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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.94, 252.50 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.94, 252.50 and 108.27 is: 149.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.94 : 252.50 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.94/252.50 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.94x = 252.50 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.94x = 27,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,338.24/182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.44

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