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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.18, 252.80 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.18, 252.80 and 104.51 is: 144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.18 : 252.80 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.18/252.80 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.18x = 252.80 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.18x = 26,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,418.34/183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.22

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