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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.11, 252.38 and 133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.11, 252.38 and 133.97 is: 184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.11 : 252.38 = 133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.11/252.38 = 133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.11x = 252.38 × 133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.11x = 33,810.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,810.42/183.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.65

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