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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.74, 252.16 and 104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.74, 252.16 and 104.06 is: 143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.74 : 252.16 = 104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.74/252.16 = 104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.74x = 252.16 × 104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.74x = 26,238.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,238.77/182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.59

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