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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.34, 273.03 and 101.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.34, 273.03 and 101.07 is: 151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.34 : 273.03 = 101.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.34/273.03 = 101.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.34x = 273.03 × 101.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.34x = 27,595.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,595.14/182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.34

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