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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.15, 274.41 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.15, 274.41 and 102.06 is: 152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.15 : 274.41 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.15/274.41 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.15x = 274.41 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.15x = 28,006.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,006.28/183.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.91

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