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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.47, 275.21 and 60.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.47, 275.21 and 60.07 is: 90.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.47 : 275.21 = 60.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.47/275.21 = 60.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.47x = 275.21 × 60.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.47x = 16,531.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,531.86/183.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.11

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