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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.18, 274.56 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.18, 274.56 and 105.99 is: 158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.18 : 274.56 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.18/274.56 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.18x = 274.56 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.18x = 29,100.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,100.61/183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.86

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