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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.53, 251.89 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.53, 251.89 and 99.63 is: 137.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.53 : 251.89 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.53/251.89 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.53x = 251.89 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.53x = 25,095.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,095.30/182.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.49

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