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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.22, 251.44 and 103.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.22, 251.44 and 103.53 is: 142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.22 : 251.44 = 103.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.22/251.44 = 103.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.22x = 251.44 × 103.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.22x = 26,031.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,031.58/182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.86

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