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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.78, 275.46 and 81.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.78, 275.46 and 81.04 is: 121.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.78 : 275.46 = 81.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.78/275.46 = 81.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.78x = 275.46 × 81.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.78x = 22,323.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,323.28/183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.47

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