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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.31, 251.59 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.31, 251.59 and 108.68 is: 149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.31 : 251.59 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.31/251.59 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.31x = 251.59 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.31x = 27,342.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,342.80/182.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.98

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