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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.60, 275.28 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.60, 275.28 and 106.48 is: 159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.60 : 275.28 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.60/275.28 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.60x = 275.28 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.60x = 29,311.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,311.81/183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.65

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