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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.01, 252.63 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.01, 252.63 and 134.24 is: 185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.01 : 252.63 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.01/252.63 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.01x = 252.63 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.01x = 33,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,911.12/183.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.30

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