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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.15, 252.36 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.15, 252.36 and 141.62 is: 195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.15 : 252.36 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.15/252.36 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.15x = 252.36 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.15x = 35,737.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,737.96/183.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.13

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