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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.69, 275.35 and 61.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.69, 275.35 and 61.89 is: 92.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.69 : 275.35 = 61.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.69/275.35 = 61.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.69x = 275.35 × 61.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.69x = 17,041.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,041.11/183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.77

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