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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.77, 253.54 and 105.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.77, 253.54 and 105.07 is: 144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.77 : 253.54 = 105.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.77/253.54 = 105.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.77x = 253.54 × 105.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.77x = 26,640.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,640.28/183.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.97

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