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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.51, 275.31 and 61.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.51, 275.31 and 61.80 is: 92.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.51 : 275.31 = 61.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.51/275.31 = 61.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.51x = 275.31 × 61.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.51x = 17,014.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,014.16/183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.72

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