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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.75, 275.42 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.75, 275.42 and 110.72 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.75 : 275.42 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.75/275.42 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.75x = 275.42 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.75x = 30,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,494.50/183.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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