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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.57, 275.33 and 114.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.57, 275.33 and 114.85 is: 172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.57 : 275.33 = 114.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.57/275.33 = 114.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.57x = 275.33 × 114.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.57x = 31,621.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,621.65/183.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.26

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