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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.79, 275.33 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.79, 275.33 and 135 is: 203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.79 : 275.33 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.79/275.33 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.79x = 275.33 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.79x = 37,169.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,169.89/182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.35

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