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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.16, 251.40 and 108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.16, 251.40 and 108.48 is: 149.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.16 : 251.40 = 108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.16/251.40 = 108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.16x = 251.40 × 108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.16x = 27,271.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,271.87/182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.71

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