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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.82, 275.77 and 75.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.82, 275.77 and 75.60 is: 113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.82 : 275.77 = 75.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.82/275.77 = 75.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.82x = 275.77 × 75.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.82x = 20,848.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,848.21/183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.42

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