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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.86, 253.69 and 105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.86, 253.69 and 105.16 is: 145.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.86 : 253.69 = 105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.86/253.69 = 105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.86x = 253.69 × 105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.86x = 26,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,677.14/183.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.10

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