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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.11, 251.26 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.11, 251.26 and 103.42 is: 142.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.11 : 251.26 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.11/251.26 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.11x = 251.26 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.11x = 25,985.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,985.31/182.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.69

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