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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.09, 274.41 and 106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.09, 274.41 and 106.10 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.09 : 274.41 = 106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.09/274.41 = 106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.09x = 274.41 × 106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.09x = 29,113.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,113.53/183.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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