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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 275.06 and 75.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 275.06 and 75.13 is: 112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 275.06 = 75.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/275.06 = 75.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 275.06 × 75.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 20,664.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,664.76/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.72

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