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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.24, 272.85 and 99.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.24, 272.85 and 99.67 is: 149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.24 : 272.85 = 99.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.24/272.85 = 99.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.24x = 272.85 × 99.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.24x = 27,194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,194.46/182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.23

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