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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.72, 275.37 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.72, 275.37 and 102.54 is: 153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.72 : 275.37 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.72/275.37 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.72x = 275.37 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.72x = 28,236.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,236.44/183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.69

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