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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.52, 253.25 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.52, 253.25 and 134.60 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.52 : 253.25 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.52/253.25 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.52x = 253.25 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.52x = 34,087.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,087.41/183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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