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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.84, 275.82 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.84, 275.82 and 102.84 is: 154.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.84 : 275.82 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.84/275.82 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.84x = 275.82 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.84x = 28,365.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,365.33/183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.29

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