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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.63, 274.06 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.63, 274.06 and 68.63 is: 102.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.63 : 274.06 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.63/274.06 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.63x = 274.06 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.63x = 18,807.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,807.20/182.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.98

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