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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.91, 252.42 and 100.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.91, 252.42 and 100.02 is: 138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.91 : 252.42 = 100.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.91/252.42 = 100.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.91x = 252.42 × 100.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.91x = 25,248.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,248.22/182.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.04

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