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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.36, 275.14 and 67.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.36, 275.14 and 67.88 is: 101.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.36 : 275.14 = 67.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.36/275.14 = 67.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.36x = 275.14 × 67.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.36x = 18,677.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,677.02/183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.86

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