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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.36, 274.89 and 85.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.36, 274.89 and 85.86 is: 128.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.36 : 274.89 = 85.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.36/274.89 = 85.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.36x = 274.89 × 85.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.36x = 23,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,602.38/183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.72

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