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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.68, 275.36 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.68, 275.36 and 102.64 is: 153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.68 : 275.36 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.68/275.36 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.68x = 275.36 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.68x = 28,262.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,262.95/183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.87

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