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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.62, 275.57 and 102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.62, 275.57 and 102.49 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.62 : 275.57 = 102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.62/275.57 = 102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.62x = 275.57 × 102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.62x = 28,243.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,243.17/183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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