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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 275.42 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 275.42 and 75.44 is: 113.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 275.42 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/275.42 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 275.42 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 20,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,777.68/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.14

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