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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.79, 253.73 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.79, 253.73 and 137.12 is: 189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.79 : 253.73 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.79/253.73 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.79x = 253.73 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.79x = 34,791.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,791.46/183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.30

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