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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.62, 275.38 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.62, 275.38 and 101.32 is: 151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.62 : 275.38 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.62/275.38 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.62x = 275.38 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.62x = 27,901.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,901.50/183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.95

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