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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 275.49 and 75.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 275.49 and 75.42 is: 113.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 275.49 = 75.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/275.49 = 75.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 275.49 × 75.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 20,777.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,777.46/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.15

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