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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.68, 251.95 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.68, 251.95 and 145.75 is: 201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.68 : 251.95 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.68/251.95 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.68x = 251.95 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.68x = 36,721.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,721.71/182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.02

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