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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.08, 251.22 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.08, 251.22 and 108.41 is: 149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.08 : 251.22 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.08/251.22 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.08x = 251.22 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.08x = 27,234.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,234.76/182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.58

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