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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.37, 275.07 and 53.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.37, 275.07 and 53.39 is: 80.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.37 : 275.07 = 53.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.37/275.07 = 53.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.37x = 275.07 × 53.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.37x = 14,685.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,685.99/183.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.09

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