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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.90, 252.75 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.90, 252.75 and 139.16 is: 192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.90 : 252.75 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.90/252.75 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.90x = 252.75 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.90x = 35,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,172.69/182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.31

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