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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.49, 251.85 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.49, 251.85 and 103.83 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.49 : 251.85 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.49/251.85 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.49x = 251.85 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.49x = 26,149.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,149.59/182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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