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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.15, 251.38 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.15, 251.38 and 103.48 is: 142.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.15 : 251.38 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.15/251.38 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.15x = 251.38 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.15x = 26,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,012.80/182.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.81

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