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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 275.51 and 87.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 275.51 and 87.38 is: 131.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 275.51 = 87.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/275.51 = 87.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 275.51 × 87.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 24,072.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,072.90/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.09

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