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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.31, 252.93 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.31, 252.93 and 134.20 is: 185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.31 : 252.93 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.31/252.93 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.31x = 252.93 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.31x = 33,943.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,943.21/183.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.17

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