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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.10, 252.66 and 105.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.10, 252.66 and 105.47 is: 145.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.10 : 252.66 = 105.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.10/252.66 = 105.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.10x = 252.66 × 105.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.10x = 26,648.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,648.05/183.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.54

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