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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.69, 275.42 and 75.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.69, 275.42 and 75.34 is: 112.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.69 : 275.42 = 75.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.69/275.42 = 75.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.69x = 275.42 × 75.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.69x = 20,749.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,749.77/183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.96

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