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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.66, 253.09 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.66, 253.09 and 137.08 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.66 : 253.09 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.66/253.09 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.66x = 253.09 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.66x = 34,693.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,693.58/183.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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