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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.69, 253.44 and 105.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.69, 253.44 and 105.01 is: 144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.69 : 253.44 = 105.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.69/253.44 = 105.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.69x = 253.44 × 105.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.69x = 26,613.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,613.10/183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.88

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