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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.48, 251.73 and 108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.48, 251.73 and 108.84 is: 150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.48 : 251.73 = 108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.48/251.73 = 108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.48x = 251.73 × 108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.48x = 27,397.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,397.95/182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.14

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