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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.73, 251.96 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.73, 251.96 and 135.95 is: 187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.73 : 251.96 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.73/251.96 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.73x = 251.96 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.73x = 34,254.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,254.93/182.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.46

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