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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.02, 272.76 and 100.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.02, 272.76 and 100.78 is: 151.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.02 : 272.76 = 100.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.02/272.76 = 100.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.02x = 272.76 × 100.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.02x = 27,488.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,488.75/182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.02

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