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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.39, 275.09 and 80.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.39, 275.09 and 80.68 is: 121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.39 : 275.09 = 80.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.39/275.09 = 80.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.39x = 275.09 × 80.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.39x = 22,193.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,193.14/183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.01

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