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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.32, 275.06 and 80.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.32, 275.06 and 80.55 is: 120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.32 : 275.06 = 80.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.32/275.06 = 80.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.32x = 275.06 × 80.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.32x = 22,157.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,157.01/183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.86

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