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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.92, 252.16 and 139.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.92, 252.16 and 139.18 is: 191.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.92 : 252.16 = 139.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.92/252.16 = 139.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.92x = 252.16 × 139.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.92x = 35,095.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,095.98/182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.87

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