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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.39, 275.21 and 102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.39, 275.21 and 102.26 is: 153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.39 : 275.21 = 102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.39/275.21 = 102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.39x = 275.21 × 102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.39x = 28,141.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,141.09/183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.45

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