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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.40, 251.68 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.40, 251.68 and 108.68 is: 149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.40 : 251.68 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.40/251.68 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.40x = 251.68 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.40x = 27,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,352.58/182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.96

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