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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.61, 275.01 and 102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.61, 275.01 and 102.34 is: 153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.61 : 275.01 = 102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.61/275.01 = 102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.61x = 275.01 × 102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.61x = 28,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,144.52/183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.28

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