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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.56, 275.41 and 80.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.56, 275.41 and 80.86 is: 121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.56 : 275.41 = 80.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.56/275.41 = 80.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.56x = 275.41 × 80.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.56x = 22,268.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,268.76/183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.32

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