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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.66, 252.44 and 136.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.66, 252.44 and 136.19 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.66 : 252.44 = 136.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.66/252.44 = 136.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.66x = 252.44 × 136.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.66x = 34,380.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,380.78/182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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