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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.35, 251.54 and 108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.35, 251.54 and 108.62 is: 149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.35 : 251.54 = 108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.35/251.54 = 108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.35x = 251.54 × 108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.35x = 27,321.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,321.02/182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.83

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