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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.56, 275.20 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.56, 275.20 and 129.56 is: 194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.56 : 275.20 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.56/275.20 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.56x = 275.20 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.56x = 35,654.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,654.91/183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.24

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