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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.25, 252.93 and 105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.25, 252.93 and 105.61 is: 145.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.25 : 252.93 = 105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.25/252.93 = 105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.25x = 252.93 × 105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.25x = 26,711.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,711.94/183.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.77

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