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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.92, 275.68 and 129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.92, 275.68 and 129.80 is: 194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.92 : 275.68 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.92/275.68 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.92x = 275.68 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.92x = 35,783.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,783.26/183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.56

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