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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.16, 274.60 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.16, 274.60 and 101.93 is: 152.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.16 : 274.60 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.16/274.60 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.16x = 274.60 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.16x = 27,989.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,989.98/183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.82

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