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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.61, 253.07 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.61, 253.07 and 134.47 is: 185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.61 : 253.07 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.61/253.07 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.61x = 253.07 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.61x = 34,029.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,029.06/183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.34

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