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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 275.04 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 275.04 and 102.36 is: 153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 275.04 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/275.04 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 275.04 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 28,153.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,153.09/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.31

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