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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.50, 274.99 and 80.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.50, 274.99 and 80.70 is: 120.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.50 : 274.99 = 80.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.50/274.99 = 80.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.50x = 274.99 × 80.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.50x = 22,191.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,191.69/183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.94

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