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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.31, 251.60 and 99.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.31, 251.60 and 99.42 is: 137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.31 : 251.60 = 99.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.31/251.60 = 99.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.31x = 251.60 × 99.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.31x = 25,014.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,014.36/182.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.21

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