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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.80, 275.65 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.80, 275.65 and 68.23 is: 102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.80 : 275.65 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.80/275.65 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.80x = 275.65 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.80x = 18,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,806.05/183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.32

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