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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.29, 274.88 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.29, 274.88 and 106.24 is: 159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.29 : 274.88 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.29/274.88 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.29x = 274.88 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.29x = 29,203.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,203.25/183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.33

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