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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.65, 275.63 and 102.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.65, 275.63 and 102.65 is: 154.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.65 : 275.63 = 102.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.65/275.63 = 102.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.65x = 275.63 × 102.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.65x = 28,291.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,291.53/183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.06

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