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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.05, 252.62 and 103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.05, 252.62 and 103.29 is: 142.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.05 : 252.62 = 103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.05/252.62 = 103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.05x = 252.62 × 103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.05x = 26,093.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,093.23/183.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.55

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