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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.99, 275.91 and 68.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.99, 275.91 and 68.40 is: 102.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.99 : 275.91 = 68.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.99/275.91 = 68.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.99x = 275.91 × 68.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.99x = 18,872.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,872.24/183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.57

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