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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.74, 275.64 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.74, 275.64 and 102.63 is: 153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.74 : 275.64 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.74/275.64 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.74x = 275.64 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.74x = 28,289.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,289.58/183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.97

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