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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.16, 275.32 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.16, 275.32 and 102.16 is: 153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.16 : 275.32 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.16/275.32 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.16x = 275.32 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.16x = 28,126.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,126.69/183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.56

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