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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.47, 251.80 and 107.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.47, 251.80 and 107.77 is: 148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.47 : 251.80 = 107.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.47/251.80 = 107.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.47x = 251.80 × 107.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.47x = 27,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,136.49/182.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.72

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