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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.75, 252.33 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.75, 252.33 and 133.70 is: 184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.75 : 252.33 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.75/252.33 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.75x = 252.33 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.75x = 33,736.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,736.52/182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.60

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