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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.07, 273.81 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.07, 273.81 and 105.84 is: 158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.07 : 273.81 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.07/273.81 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.07x = 273.81 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.07x = 28,980.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,980.05/183.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.30

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