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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.09, 273.18 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.09, 273.18 and 101 is: 151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.09 : 273.18 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.09/273.18 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.09x = 273.18 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.09x = 27,591.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,591.18/182.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.52

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