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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.90, 253.78 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.90, 253.78 and 101 is: 139.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.90 : 253.78 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.90/253.78 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.90x = 253.78 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.90x = 25,631.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,631.78/183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.38

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