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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.56, 251.97 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.56, 251.97 and 104.94 is: 144.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.56 : 251.97 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.56/251.97 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.56x = 251.97 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.56x = 26,441.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,441.73/182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.84

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