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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.89, 275.78 and 81.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.89, 275.78 and 81.20 is: 121.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.89 : 275.78 = 81.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.89/275.78 = 81.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.89x = 275.78 × 81.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.89x = 22,392.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,392.16/183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.77

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