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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.75, 253.71 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.75, 253.71 and 134.70 is: 185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.75 : 253.71 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.75/253.71 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.75x = 253.71 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.75x = 34,174.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,174.74/183.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.98

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