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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.76, 252.20 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.76, 252.20 and 105.12 is: 145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.76 : 252.20 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.76/252.20 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.76x = 252.20 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.76x = 26,511.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,511.26/182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.06

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