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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.06, 272.63 and 100.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.06, 272.63 and 100.97 is: 151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.06 : 272.63 = 100.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.06/272.63 = 100.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.06x = 272.63 × 100.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.06x = 27,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,525.58/182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.19

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