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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.42, 275.20 and 87.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.42, 275.20 and 87.17 is: 130.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.42 : 275.20 = 87.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.42/275.20 = 87.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.42x = 275.20 × 87.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.42x = 23,987.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,987.59/183.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.78

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