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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.75, 252.23 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.75, 252.23 and 139.01 is: 191.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.75 : 252.23 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.75/252.23 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.75x = 252.23 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.75x = 35,062.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,062.49/182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.86

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