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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.25, 252.89 and 121.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.25, 252.89 and 121.18 is: 167.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.25 : 252.89 = 121.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.25/252.89 = 121.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.25x = 252.89 × 121.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.25x = 30,645.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,645.21/183.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.23

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