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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 276.06 and 75.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 276.06 and 75.78 is: 113.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 276.06 = 75.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/276.06 = 75.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 276.06 × 75.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 20,919.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,919.83/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.72

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