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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.52, 253.38 and 134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.52, 253.38 and 134.43 is: 185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.52 : 253.38 = 134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.52/253.38 = 134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.52x = 253.38 × 134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.52x = 34,061.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,061.87/183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.60

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