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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 253.83 and 121.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 253.83 and 121.81 is: 168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 253.83 = 121.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/253.83 = 121.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 253.83 × 121.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 30,919.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,919.03/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.07

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