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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.11, 251.33 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.11, 251.33 and 104.48 is: 144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.11 : 251.33 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.11/251.33 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.11x = 251.33 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.11x = 26,258.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,258.44/182.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.19

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