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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.26, 272.84 and 100.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.26, 272.84 and 100.90 is: 151.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.26 : 272.84 = 100.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.26/272.84 = 100.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.26x = 272.84 × 100.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.26x = 27,529.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,529.56/182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.05

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