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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 275.94 and 75.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 275.94 and 75.75 is: 113.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 275.94 = 75.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/275.94 = 75.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 275.94 × 75.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 20,902.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,902.46/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.63

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