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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.73, 275.28 and 102.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.73, 275.28 and 102.37 is: 153.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.73 : 275.28 = 102.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.73/275.28 = 102.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.73x = 275.28 × 102.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.73x = 28,180.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,180.41/183.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.38

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