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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.37, 275.09 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.37, 275.09 and 80.66 is: 121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.37 : 275.09 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.37/275.09 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.37x = 275.09 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.37x = 22,188.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,188.76/183.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.01

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