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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.54, 253.14 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.54, 253.14 and 130.98 is: 180.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.54 : 253.14 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.54/253.14 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.54x = 253.14 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.54x = 33,156.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,156.28/183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.65

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