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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.51, 275.34 and 80.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.51, 275.34 and 80.81 is: 121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.51 : 275.34 = 80.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.51/275.34 = 80.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.51x = 275.34 × 80.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.51x = 22,250.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,250.23/183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.25

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