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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.78, 275.58 and 68.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.78, 275.58 and 68.14 is: 102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.78 : 275.58 = 68.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.78/275.58 = 68.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.78x = 275.58 × 68.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.78x = 18,778.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,778.02/183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.18

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