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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.68, 275.54 and 68.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.68, 275.54 and 68.09 is: 102.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.68 : 275.54 = 68.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.68/275.54 = 68.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.68x = 275.54 × 68.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.68x = 18,759.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,759.80/183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.14

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