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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.99, 275.45 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.99, 275.45 and 111.63 is: 167.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.99 : 275.45 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.99/275.45 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.99x = 275.45 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.99x = 30,747.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,747.93/183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.12

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