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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.48, 253.05 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.48, 253.05 and 133.62 is: 184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.48 : 253.05 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.48/253.05 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.48x = 253.05 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.48x = 33,812.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,812.54/183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.28

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