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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.95, 253.86 and 101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.95, 253.86 and 101.06 is: 139.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.95 : 253.86 = 101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.95/253.86 = 101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.95x = 253.86 × 101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.95x = 25,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,653.82/183.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.46

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