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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 251.10 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 251.10 and 135.60 is: 187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 251.10 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/251.10 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 251.10 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 34,049.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,049.16/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.04

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