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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.68, 275.44 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.68, 275.44 and 106.72 is: 160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.68 : 275.44 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.68/275.44 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.68x = 275.44 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.68x = 29,394.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,394.96/183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.03

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