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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.11, 274.62 and 67.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.11, 274.62 and 67.61 is: 101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.11 : 274.62 = 67.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.11/274.62 = 67.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.11x = 274.62 × 67.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.11x = 18,567.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,567.06/183.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.40

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