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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.27, 252.66 and 134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.27, 252.66 and 134.10 is: 184.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.27 : 252.66 = 134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.27/252.66 = 134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.27x = 252.66 × 134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.27x = 33,881.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,881.71/183.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.87

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