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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 275.58 and 86.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 275.58 and 86.37 is: 129.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 275.58 = 86.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/275.58 = 86.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 275.58 × 86.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 23,801.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,801.84/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.44

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