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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.20, 275.09 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.20, 275.09 and 102.15 is: 153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.20 : 275.09 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.20/275.09 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.20x = 275.09 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.20x = 28,099.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,099.93/183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.39

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