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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.55, 275.18 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.55, 275.18 and 80.73 is: 121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.55 : 275.18 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.55/275.18 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.55x = 275.18 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.55x = 22,215.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,215.28/183.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.03

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