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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.18, 252.68 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.18, 252.68 and 105.50 is: 145.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.18 : 252.68 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.18/252.68 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.18x = 252.68 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.18x = 26,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,657.74/183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.53

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