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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.82, 275.46 and 121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.82, 275.46 and 121.99 is: 182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.82 : 275.46 = 121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.82/275.46 = 121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.82x = 275.46 × 121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.82x = 33,603.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,603.37/183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.81

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