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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.86, 275.84 and 75.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.86, 275.84 and 75.68 is: 113.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.86 : 275.84 = 75.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.86/275.84 = 75.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.86x = 275.84 × 75.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.86x = 20,875.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,875.57/183.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.54

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