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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 275.09 and 60.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 275.09 and 60.01 is: 89.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 275.09 = 60.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/275.09 = 60.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 275.09 × 60.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 16,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,508.15/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.99

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