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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.54, 253.31 and 104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.54, 253.31 and 104.86 is: 144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.54 : 253.31 = 104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.54/253.31 = 104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.54x = 253.31 × 104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.54x = 26,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,561.84/183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.72

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