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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.25, 276.33 and 68.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.25, 276.33 and 68.75 is: 103.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.25 : 276.33 = 68.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.25/276.33 = 68.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.25x = 276.33 × 68.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.25x = 18,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,997.34/184.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.11

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