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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.61, 252 and 108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.61, 252 and 108.95 is: 150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.61 : 252 = 108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.61/252 = 108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.61x = 252 × 108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.61x = 27,454.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,454.14/182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.34

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