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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 275.76 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 275.76 and 101.74 is: 152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 275.76 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/275.76 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 275.76 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 28,055.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,055.82/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.58

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