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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 251.32 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 251.32 and 104.52 is: 144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 251.32 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/251.32 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 251.32 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 26,267.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,267.97/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.23

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