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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.30, 272.94 and 105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.30, 272.94 and 105.14 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.30 : 272.94 = 105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.30/272.94 = 105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.30x = 272.94 × 105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.30x = 28,696.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,696.91/182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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