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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.90, 275.65 and 75.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.90, 275.65 and 75.60 is: 113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.90 : 275.65 = 75.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.90/275.65 = 75.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.90x = 275.65 × 75.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.90x = 20,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,837.38/183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.31

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