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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.41, 274.93 and 85.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.41, 274.93 and 85.94 is: 128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.41 : 274.93 = 85.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.41/274.93 = 85.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.41x = 274.93 × 85.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.41x = 23,627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,627.48/183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.82

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