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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 252.86 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 252.86 and 121.14 is: 167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 252.86 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/252.86 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 252.86 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 30,630.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,630.85/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.08

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