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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.60, 251.82 and 108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.60, 251.82 and 108.92 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.60 : 251.82 = 108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.60/251.82 = 108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.60x = 251.82 × 108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.60x = 27,428.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,428.23/182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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