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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.54, 275.07 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.54, 275.07 and 102.33 is: 153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.54 : 275.07 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.54/275.07 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.54x = 275.07 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.54x = 28,147.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,147.91/183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.36

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