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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.29, 252.96 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.29, 252.96 and 134.19 is: 185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.29 : 252.96 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.29/252.96 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.29x = 252.96 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.29x = 33,942.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,942.77/183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.19

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