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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.55, 252.90 and 134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.55, 252.90 and 134.35 is: 185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.55 : 252.90 = 134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.55/252.90 = 134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.55x = 252.90 × 134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.55x = 33,977.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,977.12/183.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.11

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