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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 251.85 and 108.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 251.85 and 108.85 is: 150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 251.85 = 108.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/251.85 = 108.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 251.85 × 108.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 27,413.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,413.24/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.14

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