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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.14, 251.60 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.14, 251.60 and 133.29 is: 184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.14 : 251.60 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.14/251.60 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.14x = 251.60 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.14x = 33,533.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,533.84/182.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.12

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