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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.12, 274.54 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.12, 274.54 and 111.03 is: 166.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.12 : 274.54 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.12/274.54 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.12x = 274.54 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.12x = 30,482.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,482.18/183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.46

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