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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.83, 252.30 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.83, 252.30 and 99.93 is: 137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.83 : 252.30 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.83/252.30 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.83x = 252.30 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.83x = 25,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,213.66/182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.91

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