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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.06, 274.37 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.06, 274.37 and 105.87 is: 158.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.06 : 274.37 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.06/274.37 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.06x = 274.37 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.06x = 29,047.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,047.02/183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.67

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