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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.80, 275.72 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.80, 275.72 and 68.28 is: 102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.80 : 275.72 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.80/275.72 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.80x = 275.72 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.80x = 18,825.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,825.82/183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.43

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