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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.24, 274.86 and 75.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.24, 274.86 and 75.12 is: 112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.24 : 274.86 = 75.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.24/274.86 = 75.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.24x = 274.86 × 75.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.24x = 20,647.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,647.48/183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.68

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