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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.09, 252.48 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.09, 252.48 and 141.57 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.09 : 252.48 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.09/252.48 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.09x = 252.48 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.09x = 35,743.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,743.59/183.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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