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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.65, 275.04 and 106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.65, 275.04 and 106.45 is: 159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.65 : 275.04 = 106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.65/275.04 = 106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.65x = 275.04 × 106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.65x = 29,278.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,278.01/183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.42

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