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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.53, 253.27 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.53, 253.27 and 104.85 is: 144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.53 : 253.27 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.53/253.27 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.53x = 253.27 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.53x = 26,555.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,555.49/183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.69

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