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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.54, 251.87 and 108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.54, 251.87 and 108.73 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.54 : 251.87 = 108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.54/251.87 = 108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.54x = 251.87 × 108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.54x = 27,384.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,384.02/182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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