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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.42, 252.90 and 128.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.42, 252.90 and 128.21 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.42 : 252.90 = 128.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.42/252.90 = 128.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.42x = 252.90 × 128.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.42x = 32,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,423.04/183.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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