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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.31, 273.36 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.31, 273.36 and 105.42 is: 158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.31 : 273.36 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.31/273.36 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.31x = 273.36 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.31x = 28,817.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,817.61/182.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.07

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