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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.99, 253.80 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.99, 253.80 and 106.32 is: 146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.99 : 253.80 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.99/253.80 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.99x = 253.80 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.99x = 26,984.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,984.02/183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.66

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