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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.31, 273.20 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.31, 273.20 and 105.15 is: 157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.31 : 273.20 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.31/273.20 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.31x = 273.20 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.31x = 28,726.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,726.45/182.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.57

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