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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.94, 275.94 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.94, 275.94 and 53.94 is: 80.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.94 : 275.94 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.94/275.94 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.94x = 275.94 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.94x = 14,882.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,882.69/183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.91

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