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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.05, 251.28 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.05, 251.28 and 108.41 is: 149.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.05 : 251.28 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.05/251.28 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.05x = 251.28 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.05x = 27,241.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,241.26/182.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.64

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