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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.25, 251.54 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.25, 251.54 and 138.51 is: 191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.25 : 251.54 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.25/251.54 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.25x = 251.54 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.25x = 34,840.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,840.11/182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.17

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