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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.91, 252.42 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.91, 252.42 and 108.24 is: 149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.91 : 252.42 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.91/252.42 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.91x = 252.42 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.91x = 27,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,321.94/182.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.37

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