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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.60, 275.39 and 129.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.60, 275.39 and 129.73 is: 194.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.60 : 275.39 = 129.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.60/275.39 = 129.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.60x = 275.39 × 129.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.60x = 35,726.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,726.34/183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.59

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