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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.39, 275.07 and 55.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.39, 275.07 and 55.14 is: 82.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.39 : 275.07 = 55.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.39/275.07 = 55.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.39x = 275.07 × 55.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.39x = 15,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,167.36/183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.71

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