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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.67, 252.04 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.67, 252.04 and 135.88 is: 187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.67 : 252.04 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.67/252.04 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.67x = 252.04 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.67x = 34,247.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,247.20/182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.48

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