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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.03, 274.37 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.03, 274.37 and 105.92 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.03 : 274.37 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.03/274.37 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.03x = 274.37 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.03x = 29,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,060.74/183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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