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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.78, 275.55 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.78, 275.55 and 101.52 is: 152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.78 : 275.55 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.78/275.55 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.78x = 275.55 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.78x = 27,973.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,973.84/183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.21

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