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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.62, 275.43 and 75.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.62, 275.43 and 75.29 is: 112.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.62 : 275.43 = 75.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.62/275.43 = 75.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.62x = 275.43 × 75.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.62x = 20,735.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,735.75/183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.93

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