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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.58, 275.12 and 75.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.58, 275.12 and 75.30 is: 112.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.58 : 275.12 = 75.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.58/275.12 = 75.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.58x = 275.12 × 75.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.58x = 20,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,716.54/183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.85

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