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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.14, 252.60 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.14, 252.60 and 139.58 is: 192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.14 : 252.60 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.14/252.60 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.14x = 252.60 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.14x = 35,257.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,257.91/183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.52

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