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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.76, 251.89 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.76, 251.89 and 133.57 is: 184.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.76 : 251.89 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.76/251.89 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.76x = 251.89 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.76x = 33,644.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,644.95/182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.09

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