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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 275.31 and 87.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 275.31 and 87.51 is: 131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 275.31 = 87.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/275.31 = 87.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 275.31 × 87.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 24,092.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,092.38/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.20

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