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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.14, 252.42 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.14, 252.42 and 133.94 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.14 : 252.42 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.14/252.42 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.14x = 252.42 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.14x = 33,809.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,809.13/183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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