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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.59, 252.11 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.59, 252.11 and 136.49 is: 188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.59 : 252.11 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.59/252.11 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.59x = 252.11 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.59x = 34,409.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,409.57/182.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.46

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