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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.38, 253.05 and 105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.38, 253.05 and 105.74 is: 145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.38 : 253.05 = 105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.38/253.05 = 105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.38x = 253.05 × 105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.38x = 26,757.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,757.51/183.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.91

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