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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.29, 275.06 and 80.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.29, 275.06 and 80.69 is: 121.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.29 : 275.06 = 80.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.29/275.06 = 80.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.29x = 275.06 × 80.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.29x = 22,193.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,193.42/183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.09

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