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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.46, 253.09 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.46, 253.09 and 134.32 is: 185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.46 : 253.09 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.46/253.09 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.46x = 253.09 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.46x = 33,995.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,995.05/183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.30

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