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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.60, 275.54 and 75.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.60, 275.54 and 75.48 is: 113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.60 : 275.54 = 75.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.60/275.54 = 75.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.60x = 275.54 × 75.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.60x = 20,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,797.76/183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.28

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