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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.48, 275.08 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.48, 275.08 and 115.08 is: 172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.48 : 275.08 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.48/275.08 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.48x = 275.08 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.48x = 31,656.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,656.21/183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.53

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