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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 251.93 and 108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 251.93 and 108.92 is: 150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 251.93 = 108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/251.93 = 108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 251.93 × 108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 27,440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,440.22/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.29

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