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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.39, 251.78 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.39, 251.78 and 108.68 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.39 : 251.78 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.39/251.78 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.39x = 251.78 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.39x = 27,361.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,361.65/182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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