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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.81, 275.52 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.81, 275.52 and 74.08 is: 111.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.81 : 275.52 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.81/275.52 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.81x = 275.52 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.81x = 20,410.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,410.52/183.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.04

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