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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.54, 275.19 and 80.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.54, 275.19 and 80.78 is: 121.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.54 : 275.19 = 80.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.54/275.19 = 80.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.54x = 275.19 × 80.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.54x = 22,228.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,228.47/183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.11

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