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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.59, 275.39 and 61.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.59, 275.39 and 61.87 is: 92.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.59 : 275.39 = 61.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.59/275.39 = 61.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.59x = 275.39 × 61.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.59x = 17,036.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,036.69/183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.80

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