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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.22, 251.31 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.22, 251.31 and 108.51 is: 149.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.22 : 251.31 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.22/251.31 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.22x = 251.31 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.22x = 27,269.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,269.65/182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.65

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