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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.69, 275.45 and 75.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.69, 275.45 and 75.51 is: 113.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.69 : 275.45 = 75.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.69/275.45 = 75.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.69x = 275.45 × 75.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.69x = 20,798.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,798.85/183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.23

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