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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.28, 272.84 and 100.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.28, 272.84 and 100.92 is: 151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.28 : 272.84 = 100.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.28/272.84 = 100.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.28x = 272.84 × 100.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.28x = 27,535.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,535.01/182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.06

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