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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.47, 253.28 and 105.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.47, 253.28 and 105.83 is: 146.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.47 : 253.28 = 105.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.47/253.28 = 105.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.47x = 253.28 × 105.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.47x = 26,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,804.62/183.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.10

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