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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.52, 275.28 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.52, 275.28 and 102.33 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.52 : 275.28 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.52/275.28 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.52x = 275.28 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.52x = 28,169.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,169.40/183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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