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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.42, 252.90 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.42, 252.90 and 128.19 is: 176.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.42 : 252.90 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.42/252.90 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.42x = 252.90 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.42x = 32,419.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,419.25/183.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.75

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