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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.59, 253.36 and 100.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.59, 253.36 and 100.70 is: 138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.59 : 253.36 = 100.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.59/253.36 = 100.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.59x = 253.36 × 100.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.59x = 25,513.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,513.16/183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.97

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