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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.12, 252.60 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.12, 252.60 and 105.48 is: 145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.12 : 252.60 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.12/252.60 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.12x = 252.60 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.12x = 26,644.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,644.25/183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.50

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