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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.49, 275.23 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.49, 275.23 and 75.28 is: 112.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.49 : 275.23 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.49/275.23 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.49x = 275.23 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.49x = 20,719.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,719.31/183.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.92

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