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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.88, 252.37 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.88, 252.37 and 104.20 is: 143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.88 : 252.37 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.88/252.37 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.88x = 252.37 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.88x = 26,296.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,296.45/182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.79

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