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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.89, 275.84 and 81.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.89, 275.84 and 81.12 is: 121.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.89 : 275.84 = 81.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.89/275.84 = 81.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.89x = 275.84 × 81.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.89x = 22,376.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,376.14/183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.68

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