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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 275.52 and 87.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 275.52 and 87.38 is: 131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 275.52 = 87.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/275.52 = 87.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 275.52 × 87.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 24,073.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,073.56/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.10

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