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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.71, 275.10 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.71, 275.10 and 121.74 is: 182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.71 : 275.10 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.71/275.10 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.71x = 275.10 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.71x = 33,490.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,490.67/183.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.30

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