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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 251.32 and 107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 251.32 and 107.42 is: 148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 251.32 = 107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/251.32 = 107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 251.32 × 107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 26,995.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,995.00/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.23

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