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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.05, 272.90 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.05, 272.90 and 105.05 is: 157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.05 : 272.90 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.05/272.90 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.05x = 272.90 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.05x = 28,669.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,669.09/182.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.48

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