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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.50, 251.80 and 108.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.50, 251.80 and 108.77 is: 150.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.50 : 251.80 = 108.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.50/251.80 = 108.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.50x = 251.80 × 108.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.50x = 27,386.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,386.76/182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.07

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