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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.92, 253.86 and 128.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.92, 253.86 and 128.75 is: 177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.92 : 253.86 = 128.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.92/253.86 = 128.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.92x = 253.86 × 128.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.92x = 32,684.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,684.48/183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.71

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