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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.67, 252.04 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.67, 252.04 and 141.15 is: 194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.67 : 252.04 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.67/252.04 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.67x = 252.04 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.67x = 35,575.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,575.45/182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.75

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