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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.02, 252.84 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.02, 252.84 and 141.68 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.02 : 252.84 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.02/252.84 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.02x = 252.84 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.02x = 35,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,822.37/183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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