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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 275.86 and 106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 275.86 and 106.82 is: 160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 275.86 = 106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/275.86 = 106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 275.86 × 106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 29,467.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,467.37/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.26

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