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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.52, 251.53 and 141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.52, 251.53 and 141.01 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.52 : 251.53 = 141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.52/251.53 = 141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.52x = 251.53 × 141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.52x = 35,467.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,467.26/182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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