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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.35, 275.06 and 102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.35, 275.06 and 102.24 is: 153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.35 : 275.06 = 102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.35/275.06 = 102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.35x = 275.06 × 102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.35x = 28,122.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,122.39/183.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.39

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