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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.21, 252.81 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.21, 252.81 and 105.59 is: 145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.21 : 252.81 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.21/252.81 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.21x = 252.81 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.21x = 26,692.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,692.94/183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.70

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