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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.36, 275.04 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.36, 275.04 and 102.18 is: 153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.36 : 275.04 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.36/275.04 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.36x = 275.04 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.36x = 28,103.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,103.59/183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.27

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