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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.74, 252.03 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.74, 252.03 and 141.39 is: 195.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.74 : 252.03 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.74/252.03 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.74x = 252.03 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.74x = 35,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,634.52/182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.00

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