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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.65, 252.05 and 99.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.65, 252.05 and 99.76 is: 137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.65 : 252.05 = 99.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.65/252.05 = 99.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.65x = 252.05 × 99.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.65x = 25,143.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,143.25/182.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.66

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