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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 252.02 and 108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 252.02 and 108.95 is: 150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 252.02 = 108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/252.02 = 108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 252.02 × 108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 27,457.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,457.58/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.35

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