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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 252.54 and 128.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 252.54 and 128.07 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 252.54 = 128.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/252.54 = 128.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 252.54 × 128.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 32,342.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,342.80/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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