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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.09, 252.79 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.09, 252.79 and 139.52 is: 192.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.09 : 252.79 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.09/252.79 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.09x = 252.79 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.09x = 35,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,269.54/183.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.63

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