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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 275.52 and 80.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 275.52 and 80.85 is: 121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 275.52 = 80.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/275.52 = 80.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 275.52 × 80.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 22,274.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,274.72/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.30

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