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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.01, 252.54 and 104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.01, 252.54 and 104.33 is: 143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.01 : 252.54 = 104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.01/252.54 = 104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.01x = 252.54 × 104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.01x = 26,348.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,348.03/183.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.97

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