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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.66, 274.76 and 102.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.66, 274.76 and 102.55 is: 153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.66 : 274.76 = 102.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.66/274.76 = 102.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.66x = 274.76 × 102.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.66x = 28,176.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,176.64/183.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.42

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