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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.36, 251.26 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.36, 251.26 and 135.68 is: 186.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.36 : 251.26 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.36/251.26 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.36x = 251.26 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.36x = 34,089.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,089.36/182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.94

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