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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.72, 275.49 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.72, 275.49 and 68.12 is: 102.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.72 : 275.49 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.72/275.49 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.72x = 275.49 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.72x = 18,765.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,765.00/183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.14

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