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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.94, 253.20 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.94, 253.20 and 137.16 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.94 : 253.20 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.94/253.20 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.94x = 253.20 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.94x = 34,729.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,729.43/183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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