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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.98, 253.89 and 101.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.98, 253.89 and 101.07 is: 139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.98 : 253.89 = 101.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.98/253.89 = 101.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.98x = 253.89 × 101.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.98x = 25,660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,660.66/183.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.48

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