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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.89, 275.85 and 86.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.89, 275.85 and 86.34 is: 129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.89 : 275.85 = 86.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.89/275.85 = 86.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.89x = 275.85 × 86.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.89x = 23,816.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,816.89/183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.52

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