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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.08, 252.65 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.08, 252.65 and 104.39 is: 144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.08 : 252.65 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.08/252.65 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.08x = 252.65 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.08x = 26,374.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,374.20/183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.06

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