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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 251.13 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 251.13 and 145.11 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 251.13 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/251.13 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 251.13 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 36,441.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,441.47/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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