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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.03, 275.85 and 75.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.03, 275.85 and 75.73 is: 113.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.03 : 275.85 = 75.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.03/275.85 = 75.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.03x = 275.85 × 75.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.03x = 20,890.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,890.12/184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.51

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