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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.72, 253.43 and 142.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.72, 253.43 and 142.21 is: 196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.72 : 253.43 = 142.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.72/253.43 = 142.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.72x = 253.43 × 142.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.72x = 36,038.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,038.99/183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.16

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