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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.29, 251.56 and 99.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.29, 251.56 and 99.40 is: 137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.29 : 251.56 = 99.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.29/251.56 = 99.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.29x = 251.56 × 99.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.29x = 25,004.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,004.19/182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.16

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