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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.21, 251.43 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.21, 251.43 and 108.51 is: 149.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.21 : 251.43 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.21/251.43 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.21x = 251.43 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.21x = 27,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,283.75/182.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.74

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