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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.59, 253.35 and 104.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.59, 253.35 and 104.89 is: 144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.59 : 253.35 = 104.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.59/253.35 = 104.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.59x = 253.35 × 104.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.59x = 26,573.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,573.25/183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.74

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