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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.13, 273.29 and 101.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.13, 273.29 and 101.01 is: 151.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.13 : 273.29 = 101.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.13/273.29 = 101.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.13x = 273.29 × 101.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.13x = 27,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,604.52/182.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.56

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