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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.97, 253.90 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.97, 253.90 and 105.32 is: 145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.97 : 253.90 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.97/253.90 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.97x = 253.90 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.97x = 26,740.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,740.09/183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.35

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