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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.67, 252.14 and 105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.67, 252.14 and 105.09 is: 145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.67 : 252.14 = 105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.67/252.14 = 105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.67x = 252.14 × 105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.67x = 26,497.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,497.39/182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.06

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