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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.13, 251.54 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.13, 251.54 and 147.54 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.13 : 251.54 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.13/251.54 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.13x = 251.54 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.13x = 37,112.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,112.21/182.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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