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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.09, 252.39 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.09, 252.39 and 139.35 is: 192.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.09 : 252.39 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.09/252.39 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.09x = 252.39 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.09x = 35,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,170.55/183.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.09

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