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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.55, 251.91 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.55, 251.91 and 99.66 is: 137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.55 : 251.91 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.55/251.91 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.55x = 251.91 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.55x = 25,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,104.88/182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.52

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