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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.20, 253.14 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.20, 253.14 and 136.76 is: 188.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.20 : 253.14 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.20/253.14 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.20x = 253.14 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.20x = 34,619.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,619.43/183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.97

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