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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.39, 273.66 and 101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.39, 273.66 and 101.23 is: 151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.39 : 273.66 = 101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.39/273.66 = 101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.39x = 273.66 × 101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.39x = 27,701.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,701.23/182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.88

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