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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.93, 275.79 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.93, 275.79 and 81.15 is: 121.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.93 : 275.79 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.93/275.79 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.93x = 275.79 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.93x = 22,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,380.36/183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.68

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