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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 252.06 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 252.06 and 103.97 is: 143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 252.06 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/252.06 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 252.06 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 26,206.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,206.68/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.49

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