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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.66, 252.05 and 105.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.66, 252.05 and 105.03 is: 144.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.66 : 252.05 = 105.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.66/252.05 = 105.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.66x = 252.05 × 105.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.66x = 26,472.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,472.29/182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.93

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