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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.20, 274.08 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.20, 274.08 and 106.21 is: 158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.20 : 274.08 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.20/274.08 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.20x = 274.08 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.20x = 29,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,110.78/183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.91

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