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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.68, 253.50 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.68, 253.50 and 105.02 is: 144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.68 : 253.50 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.68/253.50 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.68x = 253.50 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.68x = 26,622.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,622.57/183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.94

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