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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.43, 275.03 and 115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.43, 275.03 and 115.09 is: 172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.43 : 275.03 = 115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.43/275.03 = 115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.43x = 275.03 × 115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.43x = 31,652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,652.37/183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.56

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