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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.15, 251.37 and 108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.15, 251.37 and 108.47 is: 149.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.15 : 251.37 = 108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.15/251.37 = 108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.15x = 251.37 × 108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.15x = 27,266.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,266.73/182.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.69

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