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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.52, 273.70 and 105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.52, 273.70 and 105.54 is: 158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.52 : 273.70 = 105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.52/273.70 = 105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.52x = 273.70 × 105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.52x = 28,886.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,886.30/182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.26

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