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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.82, 253.66 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.82, 253.66 and 106.20 is: 146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.82 : 253.66 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.82/253.66 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.82x = 253.66 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.82x = 26,938.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,938.69/183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.55

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