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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.54, 251.89 and 104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.54, 251.89 and 104.92 is: 144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.54 : 251.89 = 104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.54/251.89 = 104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.54x = 251.89 × 104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.54x = 26,427.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,427.41/182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.77

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