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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.89, 275.83 and 81.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.89, 275.83 and 81.02 is: 121.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.89 : 275.83 = 81.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.89/275.83 = 81.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.89x = 275.83 × 81.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.89x = 22,347.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,347.75/183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.53

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