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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 252.14 and 105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 252.14 and 105.09 is: 145.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 252.14 = 105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/252.14 = 105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 252.14 × 105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 26,496.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,496.87/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.02

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