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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.53, 275.42 and 80.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.53, 275.42 and 80.91 is: 121.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.53 : 275.42 = 80.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.53/275.42 = 80.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.53x = 275.42 × 80.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.53x = 22,284.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,284.23/183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.42

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