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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.06, 251.17 and 108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.06, 251.17 and 108.35 is: 149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.06 : 251.17 = 108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.06/251.17 = 108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.06x = 251.17 × 108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.06x = 27,214.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,214.27/182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.48

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