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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.59, 275.34 and 61.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.59, 275.34 and 61.85 is: 92.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.59 : 275.34 = 61.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.59/275.34 = 61.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.59x = 275.34 × 61.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.59x = 17,029.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,029.78/183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.76

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