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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.26, 251.52 and 103.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.26, 251.52 and 103.58 is: 142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.26 : 251.52 = 103.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.26/251.52 = 103.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.26x = 251.52 × 103.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.26x = 26,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,052.44/182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.94

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