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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.29, 252.94 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.29, 252.94 and 105.66 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.29 : 252.94 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.29/252.94 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.29x = 252.94 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.29x = 26,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,725.38/183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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