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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.73, 253.63 and 131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.73, 253.63 and 131.29 is: 181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.73 : 253.63 = 131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.73/253.63 = 131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.73x = 253.63 × 131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.73x = 33,299.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,299.08/183.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.24

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