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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 275.45 and 80.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 275.45 and 80.78 is: 121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 275.45 = 80.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/275.45 = 80.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 275.45 × 80.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 22,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,250.85/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.17

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