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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.24, 251.51 and 103.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.24, 251.51 and 103.57 is: 142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.24 : 251.51 = 103.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.24/251.51 = 103.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.24x = 251.51 × 103.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.24x = 26,048.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,048.89/182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.94

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