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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.86, 275.70 and 106.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.86, 275.70 and 106.85 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.86 : 275.70 = 106.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.86/275.70 = 106.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.86x = 275.70 × 106.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.86x = 29,458.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,458.44/183.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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