Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.24, 274.95 and 80.55
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 183.24, 274.95 and 80.55 is: 120.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183.24 : 274.95 = 80.55 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183.24/274.95 = 80.55/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183.24x = 274.95 × 80.55 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183.24x = 22,147.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,147.22/183.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120.86
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