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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.97, 275.95 and 81.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.97, 275.95 and 81.23 is: 121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.97 : 275.95 = 81.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.97/275.95 = 81.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.97x = 275.95 × 81.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.97x = 22,413.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,413.84/183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.84

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