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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.16, 252.82 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.16, 252.82 and 136.52 is: 188.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.16 : 252.82 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.16/252.82 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.16x = 252.82 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.16x = 34,514.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,514.99/183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.44

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