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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 275.09 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 275.09 and 122.80 is: 183.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 275.09 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/275.09 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 275.09 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 33,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,780.44/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.95

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