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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.52, 251.82 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.52, 251.82 and 145.62 is: 200.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.52 : 251.82 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.52/251.82 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.52x = 251.82 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.52x = 36,670.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,670.03/182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.91

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