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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.15, 251.37 and 107.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.15, 251.37 and 107.45 is: 148.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.15 : 251.37 = 107.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.15/251.37 = 107.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.15x = 251.37 × 107.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.15x = 27,009.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,009.80/182.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.28

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