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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 252.04 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 252.04 and 99.74 is: 137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 252.04 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/252.04 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 252.04 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 25,138.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,138.85/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.64

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