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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 253.89 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 253.89 and 106.32 is: 146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 253.89 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/253.89 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 253.89 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 26,993.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,993.58/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.74

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