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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.48, 252.77 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.48, 252.77 and 128.12 is: 176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.48 : 252.77 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.48/252.77 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.48x = 252.77 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.48x = 32,383.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,383.63/183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.50

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