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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.83, 275.54 and 75.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.83, 275.54 and 75.60 is: 113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.83 : 275.54 = 75.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.83/275.54 = 75.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.83x = 275.54 × 75.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.83x = 20,830.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,830.45/183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.32

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