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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.97, 252.59 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.97, 252.59 and 136.53 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.97 : 252.59 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.97/252.59 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.97x = 252.59 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.97x = 34,485.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,485.43/182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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