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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.59, 252.02 and 108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.59, 252.02 and 108.95 is: 150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.59 : 252.02 = 108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.59/252.02 = 108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.59x = 252.02 × 108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.59x = 27,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,458.48/182.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.39

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