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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.45, 275.04 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.45, 275.04 and 135.39 is: 202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.45 : 275.04 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.45/275.04 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.45x = 275.04 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.45x = 37,237.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,237.67/183.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.99

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