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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.68, 252.26 and 133.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.68, 252.26 and 133.81 is: 184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.68 : 252.26 = 133.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.68/252.26 = 133.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.68x = 252.26 × 133.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.68x = 33,754.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,754.91/182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.78

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