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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.48, 251.72 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.48, 251.72 and 108.76 is: 150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.48 : 251.72 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.48/251.72 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.48x = 251.72 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.48x = 27,377.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,377.07/182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.03

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