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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.37, 275.16 and 87.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.37, 275.16 and 87.25 is: 130.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.37 : 275.16 = 87.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.37/275.16 = 87.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.37x = 275.16 × 87.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.37x = 24,007.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,007.71/183.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.92

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