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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.29, 252.93 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.29, 252.93 and 104.60 is: 144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.29 : 252.93 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.29/252.93 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.29x = 252.93 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.29x = 26,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,456.48/183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.34

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