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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 275.49 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 275.49 and 68.08 is: 102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 275.49 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/275.49 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 275.49 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 18,755.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,755.36/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.13

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