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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 272.88 and 100.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 272.88 and 100.70 is: 150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 272.88 = 100.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/272.88 = 100.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 272.88 × 100.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 27,479.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,479.02/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.88

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