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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.14, 251.21 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.14, 251.21 and 108.41 is: 149.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.14 : 251.21 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.14/251.21 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.14x = 251.21 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.14x = 27,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,232.69/182.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.52

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