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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.83, 275.66 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.83, 275.66 and 81.11 is: 121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.83 : 275.66 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.83/275.66 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.83x = 275.66 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.83x = 22,357.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357.00/183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.62

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