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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.49, 251.86 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.49, 251.86 and 103.84 is: 143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.49 : 251.86 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.49/251.86 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.49x = 251.86 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.49x = 26,153.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,153.14/182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.31

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