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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.23, 273.27 and 101.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.23, 273.27 and 101.09 is: 151.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.23 : 273.27 = 101.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.23/273.27 = 101.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.23x = 273.27 × 101.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.23x = 27,624.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,624.86/182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.59

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