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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.18, 252.45 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.18, 252.45 and 131.34 is: 181.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.18 : 252.45 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.18/252.45 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.18x = 252.45 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.18x = 33,156.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,156.78/183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.01

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