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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.48, 275.16 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.48, 275.16 and 87.24 is: 130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.48 : 275.16 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.48/275.16 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.48x = 275.16 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.48x = 24,004.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,004.96/183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.83

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