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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.15, 272.79 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.15, 272.79 and 104.95 is: 157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.15 : 272.79 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.15/272.79 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.15x = 272.79 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.15x = 28,629.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,629.65/182.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.18

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