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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.23, 252.50 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.23, 252.50 and 134.12 is: 184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.23 : 252.50 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.23/252.50 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.23x = 252.50 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.23x = 33,864.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,864.04/183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.82

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