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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.10, 251.34 and 108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.10, 251.34 and 108.45 is: 149.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.10 : 251.34 = 108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.10/251.34 = 108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.10x = 251.34 × 108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.10x = 27,257.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,257.82/182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.69

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