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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.21, 273.06 and 100.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.21, 273.06 and 100.85 is: 151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.21 : 273.06 = 100.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.21/273.06 = 100.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.21x = 273.06 × 100.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.21x = 27,536.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,536.74/182.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.13

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