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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182, 251.18 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182, 251.18 and 108.30 is: 149.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 251.18 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/251.18 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 251.18 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 27,202.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,202.79/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.47

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