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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.89, 276.03 and 102.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.89, 276.03 and 102.89 is: 154.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.89 : 276.03 = 102.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.89/276.03 = 102.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.89x = 276.03 × 102.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.89x = 28,399.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,399.35/183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.44

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