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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.32, 273.49 and 105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.32, 273.49 and 105.37 is: 158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.32 : 273.49 = 105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.32/273.49 = 105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.32x = 273.49 × 105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.32x = 28,817.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,817.64/182.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.06

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