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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.35, 273.12 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.35, 273.12 and 101.08 is: 151.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.35 : 273.12 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.35/273.12 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.35x = 273.12 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.35x = 27,606.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,606.97/182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.40

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