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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.68, 275.49 and 61.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.68, 275.49 and 61.95 is: 92.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.68 : 275.49 = 61.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.68/275.49 = 61.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.68x = 275.49 × 61.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.68x = 17,066.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,066.61/183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.92

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