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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 275.67 and 81.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 275.67 and 81.06 is: 121.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 275.67 = 81.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/275.67 = 81.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 275.67 × 81.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 22,345.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,345.81/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.47

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