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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.49, 275.02 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.49, 275.02 and 67.84 is: 101.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.49 : 275.02 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.49/275.02 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.49x = 275.02 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.49x = 18,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,657.36/183.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.68

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