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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 251.33 and 99.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 251.33 and 99.23 is: 136.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 251.33 = 99.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/251.33 = 99.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 251.33 × 99.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 24,938.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,938.80/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.94

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