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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 275.92 and 87.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 275.92 and 87.69 is: 131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 275.92 = 87.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/275.92 = 87.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 275.92 × 87.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 24,195.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,195.42/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.59

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