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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.49, 252.08 and 145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.49, 252.08 and 145.90 is: 201.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.49 : 252.08 = 145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.49/252.08 = 145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.49x = 252.08 × 145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.49x = 36,777.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,777.74/182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.54

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