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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.19, 251.40 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.19, 251.40 and 108.54 is: 149.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.19 : 251.40 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.19/251.40 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.19x = 251.40 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.19x = 27,286.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,286.96/182.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.77

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