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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.39, 275.08 and 53.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.39, 275.08 and 53.39 is: 80.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.39 : 275.08 = 53.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.39/275.08 = 53.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.39x = 275.08 × 53.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.39x = 14,686.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,686.04/183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.08

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