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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.13, 274.68 and 80.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.13, 274.68 and 80.41 is: 120.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.13 : 274.68 = 80.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.13/274.68 = 80.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.13x = 274.68 × 80.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.13x = 22,087.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,087.02/183.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.61

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