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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.74, 275.67 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.74, 275.67 and 102.56 is: 153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.74 : 275.67 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.74/275.67 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.74x = 275.67 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.74x = 28,271.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,271.34/183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.87

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