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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.85, 252.30 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.85, 252.30 and 133.14 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.85 : 252.30 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.85/252.30 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.85x = 252.30 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.85x = 33,590.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,590.56/182.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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