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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.02, 251.18 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.02, 251.18 and 99.12 is: 136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.02 : 251.18 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.02/251.18 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.02x = 251.18 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.02x = 24,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,896.47/182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.78

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