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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.56, 253.38 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.56, 253.38 and 134.55 is: 185.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.56 : 253.38 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.56/253.38 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.56x = 253.38 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.56x = 34,092.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,092.28/183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.73

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