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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.95, 253.61 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.95, 253.61 and 131.56 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.95 : 253.61 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.95/253.61 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.95x = 253.61 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.95x = 33,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,363.66/183.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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