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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.52, 273.60 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.52, 273.60 and 101.25 is: 151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.52 : 273.60 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.52/273.60 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.52x = 273.60 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.52x = 27,702.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,702.00/182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.78

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