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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.65, 275.54 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.65, 275.54 and 102.56 is: 153.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.65 : 275.54 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.65/275.54 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.65x = 275.54 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.65x = 28,259.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,259.38/183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.88

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