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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 251.93 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 251.93 and 104.96 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 251.93 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/251.93 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 251.93 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 26,442.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,442.57/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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