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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.56, 275.22 and 106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.56, 275.22 and 106.43 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.56 : 275.22 = 106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.56/275.22 = 106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.56x = 275.22 × 106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.56x = 29,290.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,290.29/183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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