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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.20, 251.35 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.20, 251.35 and 108.52 is: 149.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.20 : 251.35 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.20/251.35 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.20x = 251.35 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.20x = 27,276.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,276.50/182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.71

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