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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 275.21 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 275.21 and 106.47 is: 159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 275.21 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/275.21 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 275.21 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 29,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,301.18/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.73

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