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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.56, 274.80 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.56, 274.80 and 106.38 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.56 : 274.80 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.56/274.80 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.56x = 274.80 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.56x = 29,233.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,233.22/183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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