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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.11, 251.07 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.11, 251.07 and 135.53 is: 186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.11 : 251.07 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.11/251.07 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.11x = 251.07 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.11x = 34,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,027.52/182.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.85

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