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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.71, 252.09 and 104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.71, 252.09 and 104.03 is: 143.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.71 : 252.09 = 104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.71/252.09 = 104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.71x = 252.09 × 104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.71x = 26,224.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,224.92/182.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.53

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