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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 272.96 and 105.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 272.96 and 105.13 is: 157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 272.96 = 105.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/272.96 = 105.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 272.96 × 105.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 28,695.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,695.08/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.57

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