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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.89, 275.76 and 74.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.89, 275.76 and 74.21 is: 111.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.89 : 275.76 = 74.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.89/275.76 = 74.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.89x = 275.76 × 74.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.89x = 20,462.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,462.77/183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.28

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