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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.82, 253.63 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.82, 253.63 and 105.12 is: 145.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.82 : 253.63 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.82/253.63 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.82x = 253.63 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.82x = 26,661.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,661.59/183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.04

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