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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.59, 253.17 and 142.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.59, 253.17 and 142.07 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.59 : 253.17 = 142.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.59/253.17 = 142.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.59x = 253.17 × 142.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.59x = 35,967.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,967.86/183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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