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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.67, 275.58 and 89.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.67, 275.58 and 89.81 is: 134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.67 : 275.58 = 89.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.67/275.58 = 89.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.67x = 275.58 × 89.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.67x = 24,749.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,749.39/183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.75

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