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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.10, 251.33 and 108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.10, 251.33 and 108.43 is: 149.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.10 : 251.33 = 108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.10/251.33 = 108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.10x = 251.33 × 108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.10x = 27,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,250.54/182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.65

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