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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.81, 275.76 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.81, 275.76 and 106.76 is: 160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.81 : 275.76 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.81/275.76 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.81x = 275.76 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.81x = 29,438.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,438.76/183.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.16

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