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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.94, 253.83 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.94, 253.83 and 101.04 is: 139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.94 : 253.83 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.94/253.83 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.94x = 253.83 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.94x = 25,645.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,645.71/183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.43

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