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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.23, 252.85 and 105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.23, 252.85 and 105.61 is: 145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.23 : 252.85 = 105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.23/252.85 = 105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.23x = 252.85 × 105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.23x = 26,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,701.70/183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.73

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