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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.91, 275.85 and 68.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.91, 275.85 and 68.41 is: 102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.91 : 275.85 = 68.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.91/275.85 = 68.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.91x = 275.85 × 68.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.91x = 18,870.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,870.90/183.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.61

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