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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.54, 255.65 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.54, 255.65 and 133.04 is: 183.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.54 : 255.65 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.54/255.65 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.54x = 255.65 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.54x = 34,009.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,009.73/185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.31

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