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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.30, 252.92 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.30, 252.92 and 105.68 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.30 : 252.92 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.30/252.92 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.30x = 252.92 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.30x = 26,726.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,726.79/183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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