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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.39, 252.95 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.39, 252.95 and 136.92 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.39 : 252.95 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.39/252.95 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.39x = 252.95 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.39x = 34,633.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,633.23/183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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