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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.57, 275.28 and 80.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.57, 275.28 and 80.86 is: 121.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.57 : 275.28 = 80.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.57/275.28 = 80.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.57x = 275.28 × 80.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.57x = 22,259.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,259.14/183.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.26

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