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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.71, 275.49 and 61.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.71, 275.49 and 61.99 is: 92.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.71 : 275.49 = 61.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.71/275.49 = 61.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.71x = 275.49 × 61.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.71x = 17,076.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,076.94/183.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.95

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