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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.10, 251.28 and 104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.10, 251.28 and 104.47 is: 144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.10 : 251.28 = 104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.10/251.28 = 104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.10x = 251.28 × 104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.10x = 26,251.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,251.22/182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.16

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