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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.52, 251.84 and 108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.52, 251.84 and 108.81 is: 150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.52 : 251.84 = 108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.52/251.84 = 108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.52x = 251.84 × 108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.52x = 27,402.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,402.98/182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.14

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