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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.32, 253 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.32, 253 and 105.68 is: 145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.32 : 253 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.32/253 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.32x = 253 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.32x = 26,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,737.04/183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.85

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