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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.43, 253.16 and 105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.43, 253.16 and 105.79 is: 146.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.43 : 253.16 = 105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.43/253.16 = 105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.43x = 253.16 × 105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.43x = 26,781.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,781.80/183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.01

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