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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.89, 253.83 and 137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.89, 253.83 and 137.42 is: 189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.89 : 253.83 = 137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.89/253.83 = 137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.89x = 253.83 × 137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.89x = 34,880.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,880.05/183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.68

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