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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.84, 275.54 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.84, 275.54 and 145.16 is: 217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.84 : 275.54 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.84/275.54 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.84x = 275.54 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.84x = 39,996.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,996.32/183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.56

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