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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.09, 274.55 and 67.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.09, 274.55 and 67.46 is: 101.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.09 : 274.55 = 67.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.09/274.55 = 67.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.09x = 274.55 × 67.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.09x = 18,519.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,519.43/183.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.15

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