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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 253.40 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 253.40 and 132.03 is: 181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 253.40 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/253.40 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 253.40 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 33,455.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,455.74/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.95

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