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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 253.13 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 253.13 and 100.55 is: 138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 253.13 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/253.13 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 253.13 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 25,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,453.11/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.75

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