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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.32, 274.92 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.32, 274.92 and 102.08 is: 153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.32 : 274.92 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.32/274.92 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.32x = 274.92 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.32x = 28,063.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,063.83/183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.09

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