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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.36, 252.96 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.36, 252.96 and 104.66 is: 144.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.36 : 252.96 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.36/252.96 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.36x = 252.96 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.36x = 26,474.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,474.79/183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.39

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