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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.75, 275.76 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.75, 275.76 and 102.51 is: 153.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.75 : 275.76 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.75/275.76 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.75x = 275.76 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.75x = 28,268.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,268.16/183.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.84

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