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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 251.91 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 251.91 and 108.96 is: 150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 251.91 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/251.91 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 251.91 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 27,446.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,446.31/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.30

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