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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.59, 252.07 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.59, 252.07 and 141.05 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.59 : 252.07 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.59/252.07 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.59x = 252.07 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.59x = 35,554.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,554.75/182.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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