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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.89, 253.80 and 105.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.89, 253.80 and 105.21 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.89 : 253.80 = 105.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.89/253.80 = 105.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.89x = 253.80 × 105.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.89x = 26,702.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,702.88/183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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