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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.76, 275.48 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.76, 275.48 and 87.50 is: 131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.76 : 275.48 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.76/275.48 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.76x = 275.48 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.76x = 24,104.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,104.50/183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.17

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