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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.85, 252.36 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.85, 252.36 and 133.71 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.85 : 252.36 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.85/252.36 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.85x = 252.36 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.85x = 33,743.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,743.06/182.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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