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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.78, 252.14 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.78, 252.14 and 131.06 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.78 : 252.14 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.78/252.14 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.78x = 252.14 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.78x = 33,045.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,045.47/182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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