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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.32, 251.61 and 108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.32, 251.61 and 108.64 is: 149.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.32 : 251.61 = 108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.32/251.61 = 108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.32x = 251.61 × 108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.32x = 27,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,334.82/182.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.93

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