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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.78, 275.30 and 106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.78, 275.30 and 106.55 is: 159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.78 : 275.30 = 106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.78/275.30 = 106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.78x = 275.30 × 106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.78x = 29,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,331.84/183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.61

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