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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.85, 275.72 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.85, 275.72 and 81.11 is: 121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.85 : 275.72 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.85/275.72 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.85x = 275.72 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.85x = 22,363.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,363.65/183.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.64

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