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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.86, 275.58 and 75.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.86, 275.58 and 75.68 is: 113.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.86 : 275.58 = 75.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.86/275.58 = 75.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.86x = 275.58 × 75.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.86x = 20,855.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,855.89/183.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.43

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