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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.70, 253.48 and 105.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.70, 253.48 and 105.01 is: 144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.70 : 253.48 = 105.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.70/253.48 = 105.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.70x = 253.48 × 105.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.70x = 26,618.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,618.96/183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.91

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