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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.04, 274.56 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.04, 274.56 and 68.96 is: 103.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.04 : 274.56 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.04/274.56 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.04x = 274.56 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.04x = 18,933.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,933.66/183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.44

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