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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.43, 252.93 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.43, 252.93 and 136.18 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.43 : 252.93 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.43/252.93 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.43x = 252.93 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.43x = 34,444.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,444.83/183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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