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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.39, 275.07 and 79.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.39, 275.07 and 79.29 is: 118.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.39 : 275.07 = 79.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.39/275.07 = 79.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.39x = 275.07 × 79.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.39x = 21,810.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,810.30/183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.93

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