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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.81, 275.61 and 62.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.81, 275.61 and 62.06 is: 93.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.81 : 275.61 = 62.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.81/275.61 = 62.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.81x = 275.61 × 62.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.81x = 17,105.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,105.05/183.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.06

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