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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.55, 253.39 and 142.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.55, 253.39 and 142.01 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.55 : 253.39 = 142.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.55/253.39 = 142.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.55x = 253.39 × 142.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.55x = 35,983.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,983.91/183.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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