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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.52, 275.18 and 87.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.52, 275.18 and 87.28 is: 130.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.52 : 275.18 = 87.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.52/275.18 = 87.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.52x = 275.18 × 87.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.52x = 24,017.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,017.71/183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.87

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