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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.67, 275.51 and 75.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.67, 275.51 and 75.46 is: 113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.67 : 275.51 = 75.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.67/275.51 = 75.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.67x = 275.51 × 75.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.67x = 20,789.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,789.61/183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.19

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