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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.92, 275.74 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.92, 275.74 and 102.78 is: 154.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.92 : 275.74 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.92/275.74 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.92x = 275.74 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.92x = 28,340.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,340.30/183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.09

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