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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.14, 252.24 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.14, 252.24 and 133.93 is: 184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.14 : 252.24 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.14/252.24 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.14x = 252.24 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.14x = 33,782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,782.50/183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.46

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