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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.70, 275.70 and 75.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.70, 275.70 and 75.57 is: 113.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.70 : 275.70 = 75.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.70/275.70 = 75.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.70x = 275.70 × 75.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.70x = 20,833.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,833.90/183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.41

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