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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.20, 251.22 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.20, 251.22 and 135.58 is: 186.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.20 : 251.22 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.20/251.22 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.20x = 251.22 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.20x = 34,060.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,060.41/182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.94

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