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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.79, 275.63 and 81.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.79, 275.63 and 81.07 is: 121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.79 : 275.63 = 81.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.79/275.63 = 81.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.79x = 275.63 × 81.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.79x = 22,344.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,344.92/183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.58

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