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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.97, 275.61 and 102.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.97, 275.61 and 102.85 is: 154.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.97 : 275.61 = 102.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.97/275.61 = 102.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.97x = 275.61 × 102.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.97x = 28,346.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,346.49/183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.08

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