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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.42, 253.08 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.42, 253.08 and 131.76 is: 181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.42 : 253.08 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.42/253.08 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.42x = 253.08 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.42x = 33,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,345.82/183.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.80

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