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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.93, 253.82 and 101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.93, 253.82 and 101.03 is: 139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.93 : 253.82 = 101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.93/253.82 = 101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.93x = 253.82 × 101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.93x = 25,643.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,643.56/183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.42

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