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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 275.19 and 75.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 275.19 and 75.19 is: 112.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 275.19 = 75.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/275.19 = 75.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 275.19 × 75.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 20,691.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,691.54/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.86

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