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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 251.97 and 103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 251.97 and 103.87 is: 143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 251.97 = 103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/251.97 = 103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 251.97 × 103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 26,170.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,170.86/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.34

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