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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.08, 274.66 and 67.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.08, 274.66 and 67.58 is: 101.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.08 : 274.66 = 67.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.08/274.66 = 67.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.08x = 274.66 × 67.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.08x = 18,562.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,562.04/183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.39

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