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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.26, 274.82 and 75.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.26, 274.82 and 75.08 is: 112.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.26 : 274.82 = 75.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.26/274.82 = 75.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.26x = 274.82 × 75.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.26x = 20,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,632.30/183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.59

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