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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 275.91 and 81.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 275.91 and 81.21 is: 121.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 275.91 = 81.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/275.91 = 81.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 275.91 × 81.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 22,406.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,406.65/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.80

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