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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.25, 251.52 and 108.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.25, 251.52 and 108.57 is: 149.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.25 : 251.52 = 108.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.25/251.52 = 108.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.25x = 251.52 × 108.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.25x = 27,307.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,307.53/182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.84

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