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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.56, 275.32 and 61.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.56, 275.32 and 61.82 is: 92.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.56 : 275.32 = 61.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.56/275.32 = 61.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.56x = 275.32 × 61.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.56x = 17,020.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,020.28/183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.72

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