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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 253.14 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 253.14 and 105.80 is: 146.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 253.14 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/253.14 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 253.14 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 26,782.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,782.21/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.00

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