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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.30, 251.62 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.30, 251.62 and 103.66 is: 143.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.30 : 251.62 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.30/251.62 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.30x = 251.62 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.30x = 26,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,082.50/182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.08

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