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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 275.36 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 275.36 and 102.44 is: 153.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 275.36 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/275.36 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 275.36 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 28,207.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,207.88/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.77

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