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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.81, 252.12 and 136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.81, 252.12 and 136.30 is: 187.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.81 : 252.12 = 136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.81/252.12 = 136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.81x = 252.12 × 136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.81x = 34,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,363.96/182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.98

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