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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.27, 252.88 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.27, 252.88 and 105.63 is: 145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.27 : 252.88 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.27/252.88 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.27x = 252.88 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.27x = 26,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,711.71/183.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.75

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