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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.30, 275.02 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.30, 275.02 and 80.60 is: 120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.30 : 275.02 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.30/275.02 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.30x = 275.02 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.30x = 22,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,166.61/183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.93

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