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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182, 251.32 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182, 251.32 and 135.92 is: 187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 251.32 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/251.32 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 251.32 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 34,159.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,159.41/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.69

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