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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.54, 275.35 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.54, 275.35 and 106.56 is: 159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.54 : 275.35 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.54/275.35 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.54x = 275.35 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.54x = 29,341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,341.96/183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.87

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