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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.90, 275.24 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.90, 275.24 and 129.12 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.90 : 275.24 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.90/275.24 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.90x = 275.24 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.90x = 35,536.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,536.97/183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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