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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.14, 274.77 and 75.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.14, 274.77 and 75.01 is: 112.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.14 : 274.77 = 75.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.14/274.77 = 75.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.14x = 274.77 × 75.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.14x = 20,610.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,610.12/183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.53

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