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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.52, 275.34 and 67.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.52, 275.34 and 67.96 is: 101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.52 : 275.34 = 67.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.52/275.34 = 67.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.52x = 275.34 × 67.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.52x = 18,712.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,712.11/183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.96

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