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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 251.22 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 251.22 and 132.92 is: 183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 251.22 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/251.22 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 251.22 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 33,392.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,392.16/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.35

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