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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.70, 274.75 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.70, 274.75 and 106.47 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.70 : 274.75 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.70/274.75 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.70x = 274.75 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.70x = 29,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,252.10/183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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