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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 275.14 and 129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 275.14 and 129.42 is: 193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 275.14 = 129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/275.14 = 129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 275.14 × 129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 35,607.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,607.24/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.91

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