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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.92, 253.88 and 121.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.92, 253.88 and 121.89 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.92 : 253.88 = 121.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.92/253.88 = 121.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.92x = 253.88 × 121.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.92x = 30,944.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,944.82/183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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