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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.65, 275.24 and 75.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.65, 275.24 and 75.31 is: 112.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.65 : 275.24 = 75.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.65/275.24 = 75.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.65x = 275.24 × 75.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.65x = 20,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,728.32/183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.87

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