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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.10, 273.09 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.10, 273.09 and 99.90 is: 149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.10 : 273.09 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.10/273.09 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.10x = 273.09 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.10x = 27,279.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,279.83/182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.81

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