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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.09, 252.76 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.09, 252.76 and 141.56 is: 195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.09 : 252.76 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.09/252.76 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.09x = 252.76 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.09x = 35,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,779.44/183.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.42

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