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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.53, 251.93 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.53, 251.93 and 133.32 is: 184.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.53 : 251.93 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.53/251.93 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.53x = 251.93 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.53x = 33,587.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,587.64/182.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.01

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