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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.34, 275.10 and 80.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.34, 275.10 and 80.61 is: 120.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.34 : 275.10 = 80.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.34/275.10 = 80.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.34x = 275.10 × 80.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.34x = 22,174.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,174.86/183.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.95

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