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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.48, 275.12 and 75.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.48, 275.12 and 75.18 is: 112.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.48 : 275.12 = 75.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.48/275.12 = 75.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.48x = 275.12 × 75.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.48x = 20,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,683.52/183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.73

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