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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.04, 252.24 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.04, 252.24 and 131.20 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.04 : 252.24 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.04/252.24 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.04x = 252.24 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.04x = 33,093.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,093.89/183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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