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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.29, 252.59 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.29, 252.59 and 141.75 is: 195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.29 : 252.59 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.29/252.59 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.29x = 252.59 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.29x = 35,803.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,803.92/183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.35

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