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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.03, 252.54 and 105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.03, 252.54 and 105.41 is: 145.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.03 : 252.54 = 105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.03/252.54 = 105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.03x = 252.54 × 105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.03x = 26,618.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,618.98/183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.44

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