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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.78, 253.56 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.78, 253.56 and 106.14 is: 146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.78 : 253.56 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.78/253.56 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.78x = 253.56 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.78x = 26,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,912.86/183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.44

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