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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.07, 252.61 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.07, 252.61 and 104.37 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.07 : 252.61 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.07/252.61 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.07x = 252.61 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.07x = 26,364.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,364.91/183.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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