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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.58, 275.13 and 102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.58, 275.13 and 102.49 is: 153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.58 : 275.13 = 102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.58/275.13 = 102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.58x = 275.13 × 102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.58x = 28,198.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,198.07/183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.60

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