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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.37, 251.64 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.37, 251.64 and 103.68 is: 143.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.37 : 251.64 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.37/251.64 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.37x = 251.64 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.37x = 26,090.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,090.04/182.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.06

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