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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.16, 251.88 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.16, 251.88 and 141.06 is: 195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.16 : 251.88 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.16/251.88 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.16x = 251.88 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.16x = 35,530.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,530.19/182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.05

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