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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.67, 253.42 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.67, 253.42 and 136.88 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.67 : 253.42 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.67/253.42 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.67x = 253.42 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.67x = 34,688.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,688.13/183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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