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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.03, 252.60 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.03, 252.60 and 104.34 is: 144.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.03 : 252.60 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.03/252.60 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.03x = 252.60 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.03x = 26,356.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,356.28/183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.00

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