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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.21, 272.66 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.21, 272.66 and 104.94 is: 157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.21 : 272.66 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.21/272.66 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.21x = 272.66 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.21x = 28,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,612.42/182.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.03

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