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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.98, 275.73 and 102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.98, 275.73 and 102.80 is: 154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.98 : 275.73 = 102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.98/275.73 = 102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.98x = 275.73 × 102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.98x = 28,345.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,345.04/183.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.07

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