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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.98, 252.51 and 104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.98, 252.51 and 104.29 is: 143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.98 : 252.51 = 104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.98/252.51 = 104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.98x = 252.51 × 104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.98x = 26,334.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,334.27/182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.92

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