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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.07, 251.23 and 108.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.07, 251.23 and 108.39 is: 149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.07 : 251.23 = 108.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.07/251.23 = 108.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.07x = 251.23 × 108.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.07x = 27,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,229.98/182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.56

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