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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.39, 251.72 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.39, 251.72 and 108.74 is: 150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.39 : 251.72 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.39/251.72 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.39x = 251.72 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.39x = 27,372.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372.53/182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.08

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