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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.87, 252.14 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.87, 252.14 and 133.73 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.87 : 252.14 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.87/252.14 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.87x = 252.14 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.87x = 33,716.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,716.75/182.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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