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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 253.66 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 253.66 and 134.64 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 253.66 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/253.66 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 253.66 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 34,152.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,152.78/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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