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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.93, 275.94 and 75.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.93, 275.94 and 75.80 is: 113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.93 : 275.94 = 75.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.93/275.94 = 75.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.93x = 275.94 × 75.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.93x = 20,914.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,914.87/183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.71

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