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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.57, 274.95 and 106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.57, 274.95 and 106.43 is: 159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.57 : 274.95 = 106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.57/274.95 = 106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.57x = 274.95 × 106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.57x = 29,261.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,261.55/183.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.40

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