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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.26, 252.59 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.26, 252.59 and 134.07 is: 184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.26 : 252.59 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.26/252.59 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.26x = 252.59 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.26x = 33,864.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,864.07/183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.79

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