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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.20, 251.41 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.20, 251.41 and 107.50 is: 148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.20 : 251.41 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.20/251.41 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.20x = 251.41 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.20x = 27,026.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,026.58/182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.33

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