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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.43, 273.69 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.43, 273.69 and 101.25 is: 151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.43 : 273.69 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.43/273.69 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.43x = 273.69 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.43x = 27,711.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,711.11/182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.90

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