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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.84, 275.59 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.84, 275.59 and 105.87 is: 158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.84 : 275.59 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.84/275.59 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.84x = 275.59 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.84x = 29,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,176.71/183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.71

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