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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.25, 252.86 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.25, 252.86 and 134.14 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.25 : 252.86 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.25/252.86 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.25x = 252.86 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.25x = 33,918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,918.34/183.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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