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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.06, 273.10 and 101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.06, 273.10 and 101.06 is: 151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.06 : 273.10 = 101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.06/273.10 = 101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.06x = 273.10 × 101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.06x = 27,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,599.49/182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.60

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