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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.77, 253.55 and 105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.77, 253.55 and 105.09 is: 144.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.77 : 253.55 = 105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.77/253.55 = 105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.77x = 253.55 × 105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.77x = 26,645.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,645.57/183.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.99

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