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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.43, 274.98 and 75.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.43, 274.98 and 75.15 is: 112.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.43 : 274.98 = 75.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.43/274.98 = 75.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.43x = 274.98 × 75.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.43x = 20,664.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,664.75/183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.66

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