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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 275.55 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 275.55 and 106.62 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 275.55 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/275.55 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 275.55 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 29,379.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,379.14/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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