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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.24, 252.90 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.24, 252.90 and 141.80 is: 195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.24 : 252.90 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.24/252.90 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.24x = 252.90 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.24x = 35,859.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,859.96/183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.70

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