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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.56, 275.09 and 121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.56, 275.09 and 121.73 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.56 : 275.09 = 121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.56/275.09 = 121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.56x = 275.09 × 121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.56x = 33,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,484.72/183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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