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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.43, 274.91 and 75.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.43, 274.91 and 75.16 is: 112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.43 : 274.91 = 75.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.43/274.91 = 75.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.43x = 274.91 × 75.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.43x = 20,661.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,661.86/183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.64

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