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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.81, 275.55 and 75.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.81, 275.55 and 75.53 is: 113.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.81 : 275.55 = 75.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.81/275.55 = 75.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.81x = 275.55 × 75.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.81x = 20,810.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,810.91/183.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.22

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