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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.40, 275.10 and 67.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.40, 275.10 and 67.90 is: 101.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.40 : 275.10 = 67.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.40/275.10 = 67.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.40x = 275.10 × 67.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.40x = 18,679.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,679.29/183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.85

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