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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.68, 275.13 and 86.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.68, 275.13 and 86.26 is: 129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.68 : 275.13 = 86.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.68/275.13 = 86.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.68x = 275.13 × 86.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.68x = 23,732.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,732.71/183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.21

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