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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.52, 251.72 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.52, 251.72 and 133.72 is: 184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.52 : 251.72 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.52/251.72 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.52x = 251.72 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.52x = 33,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,660.00/182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.42

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