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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182, 273.08 and 68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182, 273.08 and 68 is: 102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 273.08 = 68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/273.08 = 68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 273.08 × 68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 18,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,569.44/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.03

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