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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.70, 253.56 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.70, 253.56 and 131.50 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.70 : 253.56 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.70/253.56 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.70x = 253.56 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.70x = 33,343.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,343.14/183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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