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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.28, 252.60 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.28, 252.60 and 134.08 is: 184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.28 : 252.60 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.28/252.60 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.28x = 252.60 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.28x = 33,868.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,868.61/183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.79

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