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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.42, 251.66 and 104.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.42, 251.66 and 104.75 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.42 : 251.66 = 104.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.42/251.66 = 104.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.42x = 251.66 × 104.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.42x = 26,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,360.86/182.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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