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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.68, 253.32 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.68, 253.32 and 134.54 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.68 : 253.32 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.68/253.32 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.68x = 253.32 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.68x = 34,081.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,081.67/183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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