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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.89, 253.74 and 106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.89, 253.74 and 106.25 is: 146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.89 : 253.74 = 106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.89/253.74 = 106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.89x = 253.74 × 106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.89x = 26,959.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,959.88/183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.61

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