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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 275.72 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 275.72 and 115.20 is: 172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 275.72 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/275.72 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 275.72 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 31,762.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,762.94/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.74

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