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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.47, 251.82 and 99.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.47, 251.82 and 99.57 is: 137.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.47 : 251.82 = 99.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.47/251.82 = 99.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.47x = 251.82 × 99.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.47x = 25,073.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,073.67/182.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.41

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