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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 253.80 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 253.80 and 106.29 is: 146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 253.80 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/253.80 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 253.80 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 26,976.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,976.40/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.64

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