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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.21, 252.63 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.21, 252.63 and 136.50 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.21 : 252.63 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.21/252.63 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.21x = 252.63 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.21x = 34,484.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,484.00/183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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