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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.61, 275.45 and 68.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.61, 275.45 and 68.05 is: 102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.61 : 275.45 = 68.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.61/275.45 = 68.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.61x = 275.45 × 68.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.61x = 18,742.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,742.83/183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.08

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