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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.12, 252.48 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.12, 252.48 and 131.28 is: 181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.12 : 252.48 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.12/252.48 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.12x = 252.48 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.12x = 33,145.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,145.57/183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.00

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