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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.65, 275.61 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.65, 275.61 and 75.44 is: 113.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.65 : 275.61 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.65/275.61 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.65x = 275.61 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.65x = 20,792.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,792.02/183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.22

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