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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.39, 251.71 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.39, 251.71 and 108.70 is: 150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.39 : 251.71 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.39/251.71 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.39x = 251.71 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.39x = 27,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,359.98/182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.01

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