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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.93, 275.68 and 107.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.93, 275.68 and 107.03 is: 160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.93 : 275.68 = 107.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.93/275.68 = 107.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.93x = 275.68 × 107.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.93x = 29,506.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,506.03/183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.42

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