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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.16, 252.70 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.16, 252.70 and 105.48 is: 145.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.16 : 252.70 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.16/252.70 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.16x = 252.70 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.16x = 26,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,654.80/183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.53

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