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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.53, 252.01 and 141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.53, 252.01 and 141.01 is: 194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.53 : 252.01 = 141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.53/252.01 = 141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.53x = 252.01 × 141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.53x = 35,535.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,535.93/182.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.69

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