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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.50, 275.06 and 102.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.50, 275.06 and 102.38 is: 153.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.50 : 275.06 = 102.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.50/275.06 = 102.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.50x = 275.06 × 102.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.50x = 28,160.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,160.64/183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.46

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