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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.96, 274.45 and 74.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.96, 274.45 and 74.75 is: 112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.96 : 274.45 = 74.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.96/274.45 = 74.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.96x = 274.45 × 74.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.96x = 20,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,514.76/182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.13

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