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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.03, 274.54 and 80.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.03, 274.54 and 80.29 is: 120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.03 : 274.54 = 80.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.03/274.54 = 80.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.03x = 274.54 × 80.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.03x = 22,043.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,043.12/183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.44

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