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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.25, 251.55 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.25, 251.55 and 138.51 is: 191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.25 : 251.55 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.25/251.55 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.25x = 251.55 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.25x = 34,842.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,842.19/182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.18

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