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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.73, 252.16 and 99.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.73, 252.16 and 99.84 is: 137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.73 : 252.16 = 99.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.73/252.16 = 99.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.73x = 252.16 × 99.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.73x = 25,174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,174.39/182.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.77

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