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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.86, 275.82 and 86.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.86, 275.82 and 86.31 is: 129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.86 : 275.82 = 86.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.86/275.82 = 86.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.86x = 275.82 × 86.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.86x = 23,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,805.59/183.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.48

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