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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.36, 274.83 and 75.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.36, 274.83 and 75.18 is: 112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.36 : 274.83 = 75.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.36/274.83 = 75.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.36x = 274.83 × 75.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.36x = 20,661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,661.72/183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.68

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