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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 275.05 and 115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 275.05 and 115.06 is: 172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 275.05 = 115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/275.05 = 115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 275.05 × 115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 31,647.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,647.25/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.34

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