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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.98, 252.55 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.98, 252.55 and 139.24 is: 192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.98 : 252.55 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.98/252.55 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.98x = 252.55 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.98x = 35,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,165.06/182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.18

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