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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.79, 275.72 and 81.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.79, 275.72 and 81.08 is: 121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.79 : 275.72 = 81.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.79/275.72 = 81.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.79x = 275.72 × 81.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.79x = 22,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,355.38/183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.64

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