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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 275 and 75.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 275 and 75.09 is: 112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 275 = 75.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/275 = 75.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 275 × 75.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 20,649.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,649.75/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.64

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