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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.03, 252.57 and 104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.03, 252.57 and 104.33 is: 143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.03 : 252.57 = 104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.03/252.57 = 104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.03x = 252.57 × 104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.03x = 26,350.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,350.63/183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.97

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