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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 275.20 and 86.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 275.20 and 86.13 is: 129.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 275.20 = 86.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/275.20 = 86.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 275.20 × 86.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 23,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,702.98/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.08

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