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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.19, 272.94 and 101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.19, 272.94 and 101.10 is: 151.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.19 : 272.94 = 101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.19/272.94 = 101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.19x = 272.94 × 101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.19x = 27,594.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,594.23/182.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.46

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