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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.31, 275.14 and 85.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.31, 275.14 and 85.87 is: 128.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.31 : 275.14 = 85.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.31/275.14 = 85.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.31x = 275.14 × 85.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.31x = 23,626.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,626.27/183.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.89

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