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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 275.77 and 75.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 275.77 and 75.53 is: 113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 275.77 = 75.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/275.77 = 75.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 275.77 × 75.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 20,828.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,828.53/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.28

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