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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.10, 273.04 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.10, 273.04 and 101 is: 151.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.10 : 273.04 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.10/273.04 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.10x = 273.04 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.10x = 27,577.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,577.04/182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.44

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