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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.56, 253.32 and 105.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.56, 253.32 and 105.95 is: 146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.56 : 253.32 = 105.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.56/253.32 = 105.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.56x = 253.32 × 105.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.56x = 26,837.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,837.99/183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.21

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