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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.27, 251.53 and 103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.27, 251.53 and 103.59 is: 142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.27 : 251.53 = 103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.27/251.53 = 103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.27x = 251.53 × 103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.27x = 26,055.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,055.47/182.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.95

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