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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.28, 252.90 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.28, 252.90 and 139.54 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.28 : 252.90 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.28/252.90 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.28x = 252.90 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.28x = 35,289.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,289.67/183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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