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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.48, 253.24 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.48, 253.24 and 105.86 is: 146.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.48 : 253.24 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.48/253.24 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.48x = 253.24 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.48x = 26,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,806.46/183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.10

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