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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.75, 252.18 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.75, 252.18 and 104.09 is: 143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.75 : 252.18 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.75/252.18 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.75x = 252.18 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.75x = 26,248.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,248.16/182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.63

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