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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.51, 252.81 and 128.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.51, 252.81 and 128.15 is: 176.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.51 : 252.81 = 128.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.51/252.81 = 128.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.51x = 252.81 × 128.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.51x = 32,397.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,397.60/183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.54

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