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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.97, 252.47 and 104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.97, 252.47 and 104.29 is: 143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.97 : 252.47 = 104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.97/252.47 = 104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.97x = 252.47 × 104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.97x = 26,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,329.73/182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.90

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