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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.15, 274.49 and 74.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.15, 274.49 and 74.81 is: 112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.15 : 274.49 = 74.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.15/274.49 = 74.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.15x = 274.49 × 74.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.15x = 20,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,534.60/183.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.12

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