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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.79, 275.56 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.79, 275.56 and 86.16 is: 129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.79 : 275.56 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.79/275.56 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.79x = 275.56 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.79x = 23,740.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,740.98/183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.18

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