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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 276.05 and 81.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 276.05 and 81.32 is: 122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 276.05 = 81.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/276.05 = 81.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 276.05 × 81.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 22,447.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,447.21/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.02

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