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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.21, 251.37 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.21, 251.37 and 108.50 is: 149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.21 : 251.37 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.21/251.37 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.21x = 251.37 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.21x = 27,272.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,272.39/182.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.68

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