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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.65, 252.06 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.65, 252.06 and 108.98 is: 150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.65 : 252.06 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.65/252.06 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.65x = 252.06 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.65x = 27,468.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,468.24/182.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.39

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