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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.79, 275.69 and 102.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.79, 275.69 and 102.70 is: 154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.79 : 275.69 = 102.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.79/275.69 = 102.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.79x = 275.69 × 102.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.79x = 28,313.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,313.36/183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.05

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