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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 251.40 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 251.40 and 135.96 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 251.40 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/251.40 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 251.40 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 34,180.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,180.34/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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