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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.85, 253.70 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.85, 253.70 and 105.17 is: 145.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.85 : 253.70 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.85/253.70 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.85x = 253.70 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.85x = 26,681.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,681.63/183.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.13

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