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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.35, 251.62 and 107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.35, 251.62 and 107.66 is: 148.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.35 : 251.62 = 107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.35/251.62 = 107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.35x = 251.62 × 107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.35x = 27,089.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,089.41/182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.56

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