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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.05, 251.06 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.05, 251.06 and 140.54 is: 193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.05 : 251.06 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.05/251.06 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.05x = 251.06 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.05x = 35,282.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,282.01/182.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.80

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