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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.67, 252.18 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.67, 252.18 and 108.98 is: 150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.67 : 252.18 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.67/252.18 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.67x = 252.18 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.67x = 27,482.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,482.58/182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.45

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