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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.34, 251.52 and 108.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.34, 251.52 and 108.63 is: 149.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.34 : 251.52 = 108.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.34/251.52 = 108.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.34x = 251.52 × 108.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.34x = 27,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,322.62/182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.84

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