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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.01, 272.53 and 100.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.01, 272.53 and 100.65 is: 150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.01 : 272.53 = 100.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.01/272.53 = 100.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.01x = 272.53 × 100.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.01x = 27,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,430.14/182.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.71

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