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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.74, 252.19 and 99.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.74, 252.19 and 99.85 is: 137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.74 : 252.19 = 99.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.74/252.19 = 99.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.74x = 252.19 × 99.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.74x = 25,180.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,180.76/182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.80

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