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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.32, 275.02 and 87.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.32, 275.02 and 87.14 is: 130.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.32 : 275.02 = 87.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.32/275.02 = 87.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.32x = 275.02 × 87.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.32x = 23,965.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,965.24/183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.73

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