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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.62, 274.99 and 106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.62, 274.99 and 106.43 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.62 : 274.99 = 106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.62/274.99 = 106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.62x = 274.99 × 106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.62x = 29,265.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,265.54/183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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