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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.07, 272.89 and 105.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.07, 272.89 and 105.07 is: 157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.07 : 272.89 = 105.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.07/272.89 = 105.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.07x = 272.89 × 105.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.07x = 28,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,672.55/182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.48

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