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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.33, 251.63 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.33, 251.63 and 103.66 is: 143.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.33 : 251.63 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.33/251.63 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.33x = 251.63 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.33x = 26,083.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,083.97/182.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.06

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