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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.75, 274.94 and 114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.75, 274.94 and 114.95 is: 172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.75 : 274.94 = 114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.75/274.94 = 114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.75x = 274.94 × 114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.75x = 31,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,604.90/183.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.00

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