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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.42, 275.13 and 61.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.42, 275.13 and 61.67 is: 92.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.42 : 275.13 = 61.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.42/275.13 = 61.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.42x = 275.13 × 61.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.42x = 16,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,967.95/183.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.51

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