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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.95, 276.10 and 68.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.95, 276.10 and 68.51 is: 102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.95 : 276.10 = 68.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.95/276.10 = 68.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.95x = 276.10 × 68.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.95x = 18,915.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,915.61/183.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.83

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