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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 251.91 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 251.91 and 139.08 is: 191.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 251.91 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/251.91 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 251.91 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 35,035.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,035.64/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.83

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