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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.12, 252.23 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.12, 252.23 and 155.07 is: 213.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.12 : 252.23 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.12/252.23 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.12x = 252.23 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.12x = 39,113.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,113.31/183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.59

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