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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.79, 275.50 and 106.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.79, 275.50 and 106.91 is: 160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.79 : 275.50 = 106.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.79/275.50 = 106.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.79x = 275.50 × 106.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.79x = 29,453.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,453.71/183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.26

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