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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.40, 275.12 and 80.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.40, 275.12 and 80.72 is: 121.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.40 : 275.12 = 80.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.40/275.12 = 80.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.40x = 275.12 × 80.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.40x = 22,207.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,207.69/183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.09

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