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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.85, 275.50 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.85, 275.50 and 101.55 is: 152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.85 : 275.50 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.85/275.50 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.85x = 275.50 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.85x = 27,977.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,977.03/183.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.17

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