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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.60, 251.68 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.60, 251.68 and 139.92 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.60 : 251.68 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.60/251.68 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.60x = 251.68 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.60x = 35,215.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,215.07/182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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