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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.24, 252.90 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.24, 252.90 and 133.56 is: 184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.24 : 252.90 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.24/252.90 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.24x = 252.90 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.24x = 33,777.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,777.32/183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.33

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