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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.72, 275.72 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.72, 275.72 and 87.56 is: 131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.72 : 275.72 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.72/275.72 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.72x = 275.72 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.72x = 24,142.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,142.04/183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.41

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