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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.06, 252.62 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.06, 252.62 and 104.39 is: 144.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.06 : 252.62 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.06/252.62 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.06x = 252.62 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.06x = 26,369.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,369.22/183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.05

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