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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.36, 275.40 and 102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.36, 275.40 and 102.24 is: 153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.36 : 275.40 = 102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.36/275.40 = 102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.36x = 275.40 × 102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.36x = 28,156.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,156.90/183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.56

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