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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.11, 274.31 and 106.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.11, 274.31 and 106.03 is: 158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.11 : 274.31 = 106.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.11/274.31 = 106.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.11x = 274.31 × 106.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.11x = 29,084.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,084.27/183.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.83

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