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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.60, 253.31 and 104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.60, 253.31 and 104.91 is: 144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.60 : 253.31 = 104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.60/253.31 = 104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.60x = 253.31 × 104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.60x = 26,574.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,574.23/183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.74

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