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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.32, 252.99 and 104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.32, 252.99 and 104.61 is: 144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.32 : 252.99 = 104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.32/252.99 = 104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.32x = 252.99 × 104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.32x = 26,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,465.28/183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.37

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