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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.39, 253.08 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.39, 253.08 and 105.75 is: 145.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.39 : 253.08 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.39/253.08 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.39x = 253.08 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.39x = 26,763.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,763.21/183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.94

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