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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.01, 251.40 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.01, 251.40 and 138.54 is: 191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.01 : 251.40 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.01/251.40 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.01x = 251.40 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.01x = 34,828.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,828.96/182.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.36

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