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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.41, 274.94 and 75.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.41, 274.94 and 75.14 is: 112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.41 : 274.94 = 75.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.41/274.94 = 75.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.41x = 274.94 × 75.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.41x = 20,658.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,658.99/183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.64

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