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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.36, 252.05 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.36, 252.05 and 133.58 is: 184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.36 : 252.05 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.36/252.05 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.36x = 252.05 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.36x = 33,668.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,668.84/182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.63

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