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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.73, 252.16 and 105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.73, 252.16 and 105.11 is: 145.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.73 : 252.16 = 105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.73/252.16 = 105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.73x = 252.16 × 105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.73x = 26,503.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,503.01/182.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.04

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