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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 272.56 and 100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 272.56 and 100.76 is: 150.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 272.56 = 100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/272.56 = 100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 272.56 × 100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 27,463.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,463.15/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.86

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