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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.29, 251.92 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.29, 251.92 and 135.81 is: 187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.29 : 251.92 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.29/251.92 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.29x = 251.92 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.29x = 34,214.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,214.37/182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.69

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