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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 253.08 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 253.08 and 134.68 is: 185.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 253.08 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/253.08 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 253.08 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 34,084.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,084.81/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.36

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