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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.74, 275.36 and 80.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.74, 275.36 and 80.90 is: 121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.74 : 275.36 = 80.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.74/275.36 = 80.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.74x = 275.36 × 80.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.74x = 22,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,274.84/183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.23

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