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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.76, 253.60 and 105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.76, 253.60 and 105.06 is: 144.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.76 : 253.60 = 105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.76/253.60 = 105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.76x = 253.60 × 105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.76x = 26,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,643.22/183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.99

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