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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.19, 276.42 and 68.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.19, 276.42 and 68.75 is: 103.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.19 : 276.42 = 68.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.19/276.42 = 68.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.19x = 276.42 × 68.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.19x = 19,002.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,002.49/184.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.17

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