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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 275.19 and 75.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 275.19 and 75.39 is: 112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 275.19 = 75.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/275.19 = 75.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 275.19 × 75.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 20,746.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,746.57/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.98

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