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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.37, 253.44 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.37, 253.44 and 134.59 is: 186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.37 : 253.44 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.37/253.44 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.37x = 253.44 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.37x = 34,110.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,110.49/183.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.02

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