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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.02, 252.56 and 134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.02, 252.56 and 134.11 is: 185.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.02 : 252.56 = 134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.02/252.56 = 134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.02x = 252.56 × 134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.02x = 33,868.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,868.89/183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.06

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