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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.53, 274.99 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.53, 274.99 and 129.16 is: 193.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.53 : 274.99 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.53/274.99 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.53x = 274.99 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.53x = 35,517.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,517.06/183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.52

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