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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.56, 251.96 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.56, 251.96 and 104.96 is: 144.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.56 : 251.96 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.56/251.96 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.56x = 251.96 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.56x = 26,445.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,445.72/182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.86

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