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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.56, 253.14 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.56, 253.14 and 131.72 is: 181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.56 : 253.14 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.56/253.14 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.56x = 253.14 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.56x = 33,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,343.60/183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.65

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