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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.90, 252.28 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.90, 252.28 and 105.28 is: 145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.90 : 252.28 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.90/252.28 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.90x = 252.28 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.90x = 26,560.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,560.04/182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.22

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