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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.08, 252.54 and 139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.08, 252.54 and 139.40 is: 192.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.08 : 252.54 = 139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.08/252.54 = 139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.08x = 252.54 × 139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.08x = 35,204.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,204.08/183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.29

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